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. Bangriposi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silpunji village.

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.

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

Population of Silpunji

As per Census 2011, Silpunji village has a total population of 644 people, consisting of 361 males and 283 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 783 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 455 literate and 189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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