Silut - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Silut is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from Ausgram and around 45.9 km from Barddhaman. Berenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silut is 318995. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.85 hectares and falls under the 713126 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Silut

According to the 2011 Census, Silut village had a total population of 2,016 people, including 1,055 males and 961 females, living in 511 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.95%, with male literacy at 70.36% and female literacy at 65.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 613, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Silut

Silut 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 Silut

Silut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Silut is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Silut is about 45.9 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 Silut

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

Health Facilities in Silut

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

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