Silwatiya - Harraiya, Basti

Silwatiya is a village situated in the Harraiya tehsil of Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harraiya and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Basti. Lodhwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silwatiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silwatiya is 179386. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.37 hectares and falls under the 272163 pincode. Basti is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Silwatiya

According to the 2011 Census, Silwatiya village had a total population of 485 people, including 229 males and 256 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 81.34% and female literacy at 66.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Silwatiya

Silwatiya 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 Silwatiya

Silwatiya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tinich, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basti to Silwatiya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Basti to Silwatiya is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silwatiya

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

Health Facilities in Silwatiya

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

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