Silampur - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Silampur is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Shyampur and around 45.6 km from Howrah. Belari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silampur is 333158. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.38 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Silampur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Uluberia Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Silampur

According to the 2011 Census, Silampur village had a total population of 2,352 people, including 1,193 males and 1,159 females, living in 512 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.48%, with male literacy at 82.27% and female literacy at 76.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 104, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Silampur

Silampur 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 Silampur

Silampur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Silampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Silampur is about 45.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silampur

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

Health Facilities in Silampur

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

FAQs about Silampur