Silapokhari - Rajnagar, Kendrapara

Silapokhari is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Bhitaragarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silapokhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silapokhari is 395892. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 754248 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Silapokhari

According to the 2011 Census, Silapokhari village had a total population of 726 people, including 376 males and 350 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.52%, with male literacy at 94.22% and female literacy at 76.57%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Silapokhari

Silapokhari 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 Silapokhari

Silapokhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Silapokhari is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Silapokhari is about 53 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 Silapokhari

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

Health Facilities in Silapokhari

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

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