Silari - Astaranga, Puri

Silari is a village situated in the Astaranga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Astaranga and around 72 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Manduki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silari is 409241. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 752109 pincode. Nimapada is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Silari

According to the 2011 Census, Silari village had a total population of 522 people, including 270 males and 252 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.83%, with male literacy at 83.26% and female literacy at 76.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Silari

Silari 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 Silari

Silari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nimapada to Silari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Silari is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silari

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

Health Facilities in Silari

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

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