Silodiya - Badnagar, Ujjain

Silodiya is a village situated in the Badnagar tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badnagar and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Silodiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silodiya is 471967. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.64 hectares and falls under the 456771 pincode. Badnagar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Silodiya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ujjain Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silodiya

As per Census 2011, Silodiya village has a total population of 1,165 people, consisting of 620 males and 545 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 607 literate and 558 illiterate residents. Additionally, 565 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silodiya are given below:

Nearby Villages of Silodiya

Silodiya is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Silodiya

Silodiya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Unhel, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badnagar to Silodiya is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Silodiya is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silodiya

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silodiya village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Silodiya

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silodiya village are given below:

FAQs about Silodiya