Silida - Patana, Keonjhar

Silida is a village situated in the Patana tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Turumunga and around 30 km from Kendujhar. Kendeiposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silida village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silida is 385766. The village covers a total geographical area of 440 hectares and falls under the 758017 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Silida

According to the 2011 Census, Silida village had a total population of 1,143 people, including 587 males and 556 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.55%, with male literacy at 70.69% and female literacy at 51.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 474, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 439.

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

Nearby Villages of Silida

Silida 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 Silida

Public transport in the Silida is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kendujhargarh, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Silida is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Silida is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silida

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

Health Facilities in Silida

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

FAQs about Silida