Silakundi - Gandia, Dhenkanal
Silakundi is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kaluria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silakundi village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silakundi is 402698. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 759016 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Silakundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.
Nearby Villages of Silakundi
Silakundi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Silakundi
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Silakundi.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Silakundi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silakundi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silakundi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Silakundi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silakundi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Silakundi
Where is Silakundi located?
Silakundi village is located in Gandia Tehsil, Dhenkanal district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silakundi?
The Gram Panchayat of Silakundi is Kaluria.
What is the pincode of Silakundi?
The pincode of Silakundi is 759016.