Silsanda - Kaimganj, Farrukhabad

Silsanda is a village situated in the Kaimganj tehsil of Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kaimganj and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Fatehgarh. Silsanda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silsanda is 145779. The village covers a total geographical area of 293.17 hectares and falls under the 209502 pincode. Kaimganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Silsanda

As per Census 2011, Silsanda village has a total population of 1,905 people, consisting of 1,020 males and 885 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,135 literate and 770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 431 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,9051,020885
Child Population (0–6 yrs)333197136
Scheduled Castes (SC)431231200
Literate Population1,135685450
Illiterate Population770335435

Nearby Villages of Silsanda

Silsanda 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)
Amrapur NaglamakodaWest1.11 km
MagtaiSouth-West1.15 km
ChinduiyaSouth-East1.18 km
AllahdadpurNorth-East1.51 km
ShibraimathNorth1.71 km
Jahan PurNorth-East1.96 km
Ajijpur KundraSouth-East2.02 km
JirauNorth-West2.05 km
GathvayaSouth2.08 km
Ramapur DabirEast2.09 km

Transport and Connectivity of Silsanda

Silsanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaimganj, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaimganj to Silsanda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Fatehgarh to Silsanda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silsanda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Silsanda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Silsanda

Where is Silsanda located?

Silsanda village is located in Kaimganj Tehsil, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silsanda?

Silsanda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Silsanda?

The pincode of Silsanda is 209502.

What is the population of Silsanda?

Silsanda has a total population of 1,905, including 1,020 males and 885 females.

How many households are there in Silsanda?

There are 288 households in Silsanda.

What is the literacy rate in Silsanda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silsanda is 59.58%. Male literacy is 67.16% and female literacy is 50.85%.