Siletpara - Patnagarh, Balangir

Siletpara is a village situated in the Patnagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patnagarh and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Gangasagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siletpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siletpara is 420670. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 767025 pincode. Patnagarh is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Siletpara

According to the 2011 Census, Siletpara village had a total population of 478 people, including 245 males and 233 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.54%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 55.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Siletpara

Siletpara 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 Siletpara

Siletpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patnagarh to Siletpara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Siletpara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siletpara

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

Health Facilities in Siletpara

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

FAQs about Siletpara