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

According to the 2011 Census, Siletpada village had a total population of 288 people, including 147 males and 141 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.94%, with male literacy at 76.80% and female literacy at 56.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 63.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Siletpada