Siluan - Titlagarh, Balangir

Siluan is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Titlagarh and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Siluan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siluan is 421554. The village covers a total geographical area of 310 hectares and falls under the 767033 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Siluan

According to the 2011 Census, Siluan village had a total population of 1,446 people, including 718 males and 728 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.84%, with male literacy at 57.29% and female literacy at 31.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Siluan

Siluan 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 Siluan

Siluan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Titlagarh, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Siluan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Siluan is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siluan

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

Health Facilities in Siluan

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

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