Shilhat - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Shilhat is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Panikap Kalana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shilhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shilhat is 213893. The village covers a total geographical area of 1261.98 hectares and falls under the 231213 pincode. Sonbhadra is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Shilhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Robertsganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shilhat

According to the 2011 Census, Shilhat village had a total population of 259 people, including 135 males and 124 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.61%, with male literacy at 55.08% and female literacy at 36.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 94, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Shilhat

Shilhat 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 Shilhat

Shilhat 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 Churk, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonbhadra to Shilhat is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Shilhat is about 35 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 Shilhat

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

Health Facilities in Shilhat

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

FAQs about Shilhat