Village code 346093

Silampur Village, Contai - I Block: Map, PIN Code and Population

Silampur is a village in Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Silampur village map in West Bengal
Silampur village map image for Contai - I Block, West Bengal.

Village Overview

Silampur is a village in Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. For Silampur, the population is 2,032, PIN code is 721450 and Census village code is 346093. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Silampur village
Village code346093
PIN code721450
Population2,032
Households394
Area222.15 ha / 2.22 sq. km / 549 acres
Population density915 people per sq. km
Sex ratio939 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townContai (15 km)
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 721450. This helps users verify the postal area for Silampur, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Silampur village
PIN code721450
Post offices linked with this PINJunput SO, Barabantalia BO, Dakshin Dauki BO, Deshdattabarh BO, Jhawa BO, and Paschim Bamunia BO
Best matching post officeJunput SO (Post office)
Delivery office records6
Postal districtMedinipur East
Postal stateWest Bengal
Postal divisionContai Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Silampur comes under Silampur gram panchayat and Contai - I C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Contai at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Tamluk, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Silampur
Current stateWest Bengal
Census 2011 stateWest Bengal
Current districtPurba Medinipur
Census 2011 districtPurba Medinipur
State code19
District code345
Block / Census sub-district code2488
C.D. Block code335
Block panchayat code335

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Silampur village and its household count.

Total population

2,032 residents in 394 households

Male population

1,048

Female population

984

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 68; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government pre-primary school

Available; count: 2

Private pre-primary school

Available; count: 1

Government primary school

Available; count: 2

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Not available in village

Secondary school

Not available in village

Senior secondary school

Not available in village

Vocational / ITI training

Not available in village

Arts and science degree college

Not available in village

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Silampur
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Silampur
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayNot available in village
Major district roadNot available in village
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopNot available in village
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatAvailable
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreNot available in village
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Silampur
Treated tap waterNot available in village
Untreated tap waterNot available in village
Hand pumpAvailable
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power20 hours per day
Winter domestic power20 hours per day

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Silampur
Net area sown203.15 hectares
Irrigated area14 hectares
Unirrigated area189.15 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area14 hectares
Non-agricultural area19 hectares
Main cropBettle Leaf

Nearby Facility Clues

When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.

Nearest facility clues for Silampur
Middle schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Khalishabhag, within 5 km.
Secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Khalishabhag, within 5 km.
Senior secondary schoolNot available in village; nearest reported place: Klb, within 5 km.
Public bus serviceNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away.

How to Reach Silampur

Contai (15 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Contai is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Silampur
Nearest major townContai (15 km)
Block headquartersContai
Public bus serviceNot available in village
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Silampur. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Silampur
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 1
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner with No Degree2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer3
Hand PumpAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tube Wells/BoreholeAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tube Wells Borehole Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Tank Pond LakeAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the YearAvailable
Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April SeptemberAvailable
Open DrainageAvailable
Open Pucca Drainage UncoveredAvailable
Open Kuccha DrainageAvailable
Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSCAvailable
Telephone LandlinesAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Private Bus ServiceAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual DrivenAvailable
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine DrivenAvailable
Other District RoadAvailable
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
Gravel Kuchha RoadsAvailable
Water Bounded MacadamAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
FoothpathAvailable
Agricultural Credit SocietiesAvailable
Self Help Group SHGAvailable
Weekly HaatAvailable
Agricultural Marketing SocietyAvailable
Nutritional Centres ICDSAvailable
Nutritional Centres OthersAvailable
ASHAAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silampur village located?

Silampur is located in Contai - I Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Purba Medinipur.

Which Block is Silampur in?

Silampur is in Contai - I Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Silampur in?

District: Purba Medinipur.

What is the village code of Silampur?

The Census village code of Silampur is 346093.

What is the PIN code of Silampur?

The PIN code reported for Silampur is 721450.

What is the population of Silampur?

Silampur has 2,032 residents in 394 households as per Census 2011.

Which is the nearest town to Silampur?

The nearest statutory town to Silampur is Contai (15 km).

Which crops are grown in Silampur?

The main crops reported for Silampur are Bettle Leaf.

What land-use details are available for Silampur?

Land-use details for Silampur include net area sown: 203.15 hectares, irrigated area: 14 hectares, and unirrigated area: 189.15 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Silampur?

Government primary school status for Silampur is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Silampur?

Public bus service is not available in village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Silampur?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Silampur?

The total geographical area of Silampur is 222.15 hectares.

How many households are in Silampur?

Silampur has 394 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Silampur?

Treated tap water is not available in village.

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