Silikudar - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Silikudar is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Buchukupara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silikudar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silikudar is 384238. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Silikudar

According to the 2011 Census, Silikudar village had a total population of 836 people, including 425 males and 411 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.80%, with male literacy at 59.66% and female literacy at 41.54%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 830.

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

Nearby Villages of Silikudar

Silikudar 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 Silikudar

Silikudar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raj Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Silikudar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Silikudar is about 75 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 Silikudar

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

Health Facilities in Silikudar

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

FAQs about Silikudar