Silapata - Adibadri, Chamoli

Silapata is a village situated in the Adibadri tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Gairsain and around 75 km from Gopeshwar. Langtain (silpata) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silapata is 041885. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.03 hectares and falls under the 246440 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Silapata

According to the 2011 Census, Silapata village had a total population of 368 people, including 160 males and 208 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,300 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 81.97% and female literacy at 57.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Silapata

Silapata 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 Silapata

Silapata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Silapata is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Silapata is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silapata

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

Health Facilities in Silapata

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

FAQs about Silapata