Sileijor

Sileijor is a village located in Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 75km away from sub-district headquarter Jayapatna (tehsildar office) and 91km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Badkarlakot is the gram panchayat of Sileijor village.

Here you can discover what makes Sileijor unique in its vibrant Jayapatna-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Sileijor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sileijor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sileijor is 424182. The village spans a total geographical area of 98 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766018. Junagarh is nearest town to Sileijor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 65km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sileijor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sileijor

Population of Sileijor

According to the 2011 Census, Sileijor has a total population of about 156, with approximately 70 males and 86 females. The sex ratio is around 1228 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 14 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 112. The overall literacy rate is approximately 28.21%, with male literacy at about 37.14% and female literacy near 20.93%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sileijor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sileijor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sileijor. As per the 2011 stats, Sileijor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sileijor

Knowing the nearby villages of Sileijor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sileijor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sileijor