Silhua - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Silhua is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Silhua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silhua is 132923. The village covers a total geographical area of 532.11 hectares and falls under the 242405 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Silhua 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 Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silhua

According to the 2011 Census, Silhua village had a total population of 2,081 people, including 1,122 males and 959 females, living in 373 households. The sex ratio was 855 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.29%, with male literacy at 91.81% and female literacy at 77.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246.

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

Nearby Villages of Silhua

Silhua 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 Silhua

Silhua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mailani, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Silhua is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Silhua is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silhua

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

Health Facilities in Silhua

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

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