Siletpada - Kesinga, Kalahandi

Siletpada is a village situated in the Kesinga tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kesinga and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Hatrikhoj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siletpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siletpada is 422278. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 766012 pincode. Kesinga is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Siletpada

As per Census 2011, Siletpada village has a total population of 288 people, consisting of 147 males and 141 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 124 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 63 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Siletpada are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population288147141
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432221
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356768
Scheduled Tribes (ST)633429
Literate Population1649668
Illiterate Population1245173

Nearby Villages of Siletpada

Siletpada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Kulihari GumphaSouth1.19 km
RajapadaNorth-West1.32 km
BadipadaNorth1.44 km
BandhapadaSouth-West2.21 km
SirjapaliNorth-East2.24 km
TundalaSouth-West2.49 km
KendubahaliSouth2.66 km
HatikhojSouth-East2.91 km
BabejoreSouth2.98 km
JamtaraNorth-West3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Siletpada

Siletpada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badmal, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kesinga to Siletpada is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Siletpada is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siletpada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Siletpada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Siletpada

Where is Siletpada located?

Siletpada village is located in Kesinga Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siletpada?

The Gram Panchayat of Siletpada is Hatrikhoj.

What is the pincode of Siletpada?

The pincode of Siletpada is 766012.

What is the population of Siletpada?

Siletpada has a total population of 288, including 147 males and 141 females.

How many households are there in Siletpada?

There are 79 households in Siletpada.

What is the literacy rate in Siletpada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siletpada is 56.94%. Male literacy is 65.31% and female literacy is 48.23%.