Siletanganj - Nanpara, Bahraich

Siletanganj is a village situated in the Nanpara tehsil of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nanpara and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bahraich. Siletanganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siletanganj is 171475. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.24 hectares and falls under the 271865 pincode. Nanpara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Siletanganj 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 Nanpara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bahraich Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siletanganj

According to the 2011 Census, Siletanganj village had a total population of 2,972 people, including 1,572 males and 1,400 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.04%, with male literacy at 58.85% and female literacy at 39.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Siletanganj

Siletanganj 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 Siletanganj

Siletanganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nanpara Junction, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanpara to Siletanganj is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bahraich to Siletanganj is about 35 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 Siletanganj

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

Health Facilities in Siletanganj

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

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