Silinda - Chakdah, Nadia

Silinda is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 46.2 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Silinda-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silinda is 322274. The village covers a total geographical area of 527.3 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Silinda

According to the 2011 Census, Silinda village had a total population of 7,741 people, including 3,994 males and 3,747 females, living in 1,803 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.54%, with male literacy at 89.06% and female literacy at 79.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 580.

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

Nearby Villages of Silinda

Silinda 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 Silinda

Silinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakda to Silinda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Silinda is about 46.2 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 Silinda

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

Health Facilities in Silinda

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

FAQs about Silinda