Silli - Tirora, Gondia

Silli is a village situated in the Tirora tehsil of Gondia district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 17 km from Tirora and around 40 km from Gondiya. Silli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silli is 537596. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.41 hectares and falls under the 441911 pincode. Tirora is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Silli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tirora Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhandara - Gondiya Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silli

As per Census 2011, Silli village has a total population of 1,469 people, consisting of 755 males and 714 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,169 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 193 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,469755714
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1548272
Scheduled Castes (SC)793841
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19310786
Literate Population1,169640529
Illiterate Population300115185

Nearby Villages of Silli

Silli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LedadaNorth-West1.35 km
NilagondiSouth1.43 km
MalhiEast1.87 km
MurparWest2.86 km
GanglaNorth2.94 km
KoylariSouth3.05 km
MurmadiSouth-West3.17 km
NawargaonNorth-East3.22 km
KesalwadaWest3.40 km
BorgaonEast3.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Silli

Silli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mundikota, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirora to Silli is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gondiya to Silli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Silli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Silli

Where is Silli located?

Silli village is located in Tirora Tehsil, Gondia district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silli?

Silli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Silli?

The pincode of Silli is 441911.

What is the population of Silli?

Silli has a total population of 1,469, including 755 males and 714 females.

How many households are there in Silli?

There are 343 households in Silli.

What is the literacy rate in Silli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silli is 79.58%. Male literacy is 84.77% and female literacy is 74.09%.