Silduar - Sitai, Cooch Behar

Silduar is a village situated in the Sitai subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.5 km from Sitai and around 39.1 km from Cooch Behar. Adabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silduar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silduar is 308722. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.39 hectares and falls under the 736167 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Silduar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silduar

As per Census 2011, Silduar village has a total population of 2,003 people, consisting of 1,024 males and 979 females. The village has 477 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 984 literate and 1,019 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,603 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Silduar

Silduar 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 Silduar

Silduar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Silduar is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Silduar is about 39.1 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 Silduar

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

Health Facilities in Silduar

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

FAQs about Silduar