Silpada - Machh Kund, Koraput

Silpada is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Dabuguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silpada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silpada is 429505. The village covers a total geographical area of 316 hectares and falls under the 764040 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Silpada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Silpada

As per Census 2011, Silpada village has a total population of 385 people, consisting of 185 males and 200 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 1,081 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 192 literate and 193 illiterate residents. Additionally, 106 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Silpada

Silpada 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 Silpada

Public transport in the Silpada is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Silpada is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Silpada is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silpada

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

Health Facilities in Silpada

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

FAQs about Silpada