Silda - Morada, Mayurbhanj

Silda is a village situated in the Morada tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Muruda and around 22 km from Baripada. Chitrada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silda is 389997. The village covers a total geographical area of 151 hectares and falls under the 757018 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Silda

According to the 2011 Census, Silda village had a total population of 1,697 people, including 878 males and 819 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.20%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 60.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 289, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 426.

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

Nearby Villages of Silda

Silda 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 Silda

Silda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnachandrapur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Silda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Silda is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silda

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

Health Facilities in Silda

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

FAQs about Silda