Silati - Binika, Sonepur

Silati is a village situated in the Binika tehsil of Sonepur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Binika and around 43 km from Subarnapur. Silati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silati is 419088. The village covers a total geographical area of 555 hectares and falls under the 767019 pincode. Binika is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Silati

As per Census 2011, Silati village has a total population of 3,179 people, consisting of 1,625 males and 1,554 females. The village has 815 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 377 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,040 literate and 1,139 illiterate residents. Additionally, 539 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 276 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silati are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,1791,6251,554
Child Population (0–6 yrs)377176201
Scheduled Castes (SC)539283256
Scheduled Tribes (ST)276134142
Literate Population2,0401,208832
Illiterate Population1,139417722

Nearby Villages of Silati

Silati 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Silati JungleSouth-East1.60 km
MeghalaSouth-West1.99 km
PiteipaliNorth-East2.18 km
ChardaSouth-East2.59 km
ChulimalNorth-West2.65 km
GajabandhaNorth-East2.70 km
NandanmalWest2.84 km
BhandarNorth2.88 km
JashapurWest3.03 km
KaudiamundaSouth3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Silati

Silati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Binika to Silati is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Subarnapur to Silati is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silati

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Silati

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Silati

Where is Silati located?

Silati village is located in Binika Tehsil, Sonepur district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silati?

Silati is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Silati?

The pincode of Silati is 767019.

What is the population of Silati?

Silati has a total population of 3,179, including 1,625 males and 1,554 females.

How many households are there in Silati?

There are 815 households in Silati.

What is the literacy rate in Silati?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silati is 64.17%. Male literacy is 74.34% and female literacy is 53.54%.