Silana - Baraut, Baghpat

Silana is a village situated in the Baraut tehsil of Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraut and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Baghpat. Silana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silana is 119254. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.77 hectares and falls under the 250617 pincode. Baraut is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Silana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhaprauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Baghpat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silana

According to the 2011 Census, Silana village had a total population of 3,921 people, including 2,141 males and 1,780 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 82.36% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Silana

Silana 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 Silana

Silana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Qasimpur Kheri, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraut to Silana is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baghpat to Silana is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silana

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

Health Facilities in Silana

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

FAQs about Silana