Siltia - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Siltia is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Chakidi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siltia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siltia is 388401. The village covers a total geographical area of 265 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

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

Population of Siltia

According to the 2011 Census, Siltia village had a total population of 817 people, including 362 males and 455 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,257 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.26%, with male literacy at 49.26% and female literacy at 42.41%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 800.

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

Nearby Villages of Siltia

Siltia 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 Siltia

Siltia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Siltia is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Siltia 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 Siltia

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

Health Facilities in Siltia

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

FAQs about Siltia