Silphor - Jaipur, Purulia
Silphor is a village situated in the Jaipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Jaipur and around 56.2 km from Purulia. Baragram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silphor village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silphor is 329839. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.15 hectares and falls under the 723201 pincode.
Silphor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Silphor
Silphor is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Silphor
Silphor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Silphor.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Silphor is about 56.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silphor
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silphor village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Silphor
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silphor village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Silphor
Where is Silphor located?
Silphor village is located in Jaipur Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silphor?
The Gram Panchayat of Silphor is Baragram.
What is the pincode of Silphor?
The pincode of Silphor is 723201.