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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silahata

As per Census 2011, Silahata village has a total population of 1,153 people, consisting of 567 males and 586 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 504 literate and 649 illiterate residents. Additionally, 222 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 453 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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