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

As per Census 2011, Silikudar village has a total population of 836 people, consisting of 425 males and 411 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 350 literate and 486 illiterate residents. Additionally, 830 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population836425411
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477374
Scheduled Tribes (ST)830420410
Literate Population350210140
Illiterate Population486215271

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TunguripaliNorth1.91 km
BuchukupadaSouth-East2.21 km
TalkudarSouth2.41 km
BijakhamanSouth-West2.69 km
SukhanalaSouth-East3.62 km
JaurumalNorth3.66 km
KutuniaNorth-West4.07 km
BhagattolaNorth-East5.37 km
MalidihEast5.38 km
LamloiNorth5.87 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Silikudar

Where is Silikudar located?

Silikudar village is located in Rajagangapur Tehsil, Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silikudar?

The Gram Panchayat of Silikudar is Buchukupara.

What is the pincode of Silikudar?

The pincode of Silikudar is 770017.

What is the population of Silikudar?

Silikudar has a total population of 836, including 425 males and 411 females.

How many households are there in Silikudar?

There are 137 households in Silikudar.

What is the literacy rate in Silikudar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silikudar is 41.87%. Male literacy is 49.41% and female literacy is 34.06%.