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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Silli village had a total population of 1,469 people, including 755 males and 714 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.90%, with male literacy at 95.10% and female literacy at 82.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 79, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Silli