Silingipadu Village - Kolnara, Rayagada
Silingipadu is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Rayagada and around 32 km from Rayagada . Kailashpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silingipadu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silingipadu is 426348. The village covers a total geographical area of 34 hectares and falls under the 765002 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Silingipadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bissam cuttack Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Silingipadu
Silingipadu 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kothapadu (kotapadu) | East | 0.77 km |
| Gartiguda (gotiguda) | South-West | 1.01 km |
| Mukundapur | North-West | 1.49 km |
| Sanakhilapadar | South | 1.62 km |
| Karubai | North-East | 1.78 km |
| Garudapadar | East | 1.88 km |
| Girlipadar | South-East | 2.09 km |
| Jangadapadar | South-East | 2.38 km |
| Hatikhamba | North | 2.52 km |
| Kailashpur | North-West | 2.57 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Silingipadu
Public transport in the Silingipadu is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rayagada, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Silingipadu is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silingipadu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silingipadu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Silingipadu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silingipadu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Silingipadu
Where is Silingipadu located?
Silingipadu village is located in Kolnara Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silingipadu?
The Gram Panchayat of Silingipadu is Kailashpur.
What is the pincode of Silingipadu?
The pincode of Silingipadu is 765002.