Silpunji - Bangiriposi, Mayurbhanj

Silpunji is a village situated in the Bangiriposi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangiriposi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Baripada.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silpunji is 389468. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 757032 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

For political representation, the village falls under the Saraskana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silpunji

According to the 2011 Census, Silpunji village had a total population of 644 people, including 361 males and 283 females, living in 116 households. The sex ratio was 784 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.65%, with male literacy at 86.45% and female literacy at 66.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

Nearby Villages of Silpunji

Silpunji 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 Silpunji

Public transport in the Silpunji is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bangriposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Silpunji is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Silpunji is about 37 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 Silpunji

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

Health Facilities in Silpunji

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

FAQs about Silpunji