Silahata - Ghorawal, Sonbhadra

Silahata is a village situated in the Ghorawal tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghorawal and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Obaradih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silahata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silahata is 213166. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.57 hectares and falls under the 231210 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Silahata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Silahata

According to the 2011 Census, Silahata village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 567 males and 586 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.51%, with male literacy at 64.75% and female literacy at 47.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 453.

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

Nearby Villages of Silahata

Silahata 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 Silahata

Silahata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Silahata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Silahata is about 19 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 Silahata

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

Health Facilities in Silahata

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

FAQs about Silahata