Siliput - Kolnara, Rayagada

Siliput is a village situated in the Kolnara tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Rayagada and around 22 km from Rayagada . Therubali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siliput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siliput is 426222. The village covers a total geographical area of 144 hectares and falls under the 765018 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Siliput 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.

Population of Siliput

According to the 2011 Census, Siliput village had a total population of 555 people, including 291 males and 264 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.06%, with male literacy at 92.43% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Siliput

Siliput 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 Siliput

Public transport in the Siliput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Therubali, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Siliput is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Siliput 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 Siliput

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

Health Facilities in Siliput

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

FAQs about Siliput