Silhata - Rudrapur, Deoria

Silhata is a village situated in the Rudrapur tehsil of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rudrapur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Deoria. Silhata village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silhata is 190547. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.98 hectares and falls under the 274204 pincode. Ruddrpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Silhata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silhata

According to the 2011 Census, Silhata village had a total population of 1,484 people, including 690 males and 794 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.72%, with male literacy at 78.28% and female literacy at 58.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Silhata

Silhata 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 Silhata

Silhata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gauri Bazar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ruddrpur to Silhata is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Deoria to Silhata is about 28 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 Silhata

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

Health Facilities in Silhata

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

FAQs about Silhata