Indian Village Directory

Silakota Village

Silakota is an inhabited village in Podia Tahasil of Malkangiri district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 431085, the Census 2011 record lists 536 people in 105 households and the reported area is 746 hectares. The local references include Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat, Podia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balimela at about 15 km.

In short:

Silakota is a village in Podia Tahasil, Malkangiri district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 431085 and 536 people in 105 households.

Village Code431085
Population536
Households105
Area746 hectares
Nearest TownBalimela

Detailed village profile

Silakota at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 536 people, 746 hectares of reported area and Balimela as the nearest town reference for Silakota, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Malkangiri
Tahasil Podia
CD Block Podia
Gram Panchayat Bapanpalli
  • Silakota falls under Podia Tahasil in Malkangiri district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 431085.
  • The record lists 536 people living in 105 households.
  • The reported village area is 746 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balimela.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Silakota
Census Village Code
431085
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Malkangiri
District Census Code
399
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Podia
Sub-district Census Code
03228
CD Block
Podia
Gram Panchayat
Bapanpalli
Households
105
Population
536
Male Population
255
Female Population
281
Sex Ratio
1,101.96
Area
746 hectares
Area
7.46 sq km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764047
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 71.85 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.1 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silakota in the official administrative record. Census village code 431085, Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat and Podia CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
399
Sub-district Census Code
03228
Village Census Code
431085
CD Block Code
0313
Gram Panchayat Code
4
CD Block Name
Podia
Gram Panchayat Name
Bapanpalli

Location and Distance

Balimela is the nearest town listed for Silakota, about 15 km away. Malkangiri is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Podia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
17 km
District Headquarter
Malkangiri
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Balimela
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Balimela
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
746 hectares
Area
7.46 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 536 people in 105 households, with 255 male residents and 281 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Silakota. Population density works out to about 71.85 people per sq km.

Total Households
105
Total Population
536
Male Population
255
Female Population
281
Sex Ratio
1,101.96
Average Household Size
5.1
ST Population
536
ST Male Population
255
ST Female Population
281
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silakota list 1 government primary school, 3 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silakota include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.41 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Silakota include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Silakota include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silakota show that net sown area is 342.9 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Forest Area In Hectares
215.55 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
135.53
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.26 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
45.35 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
342.9
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
342.9 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silakota

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Union Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Union Bank of India ATM 764047 Malkangiri Podia Podia Main Road Infrontofblockoffice-Podia, Podiapost, Kapodia, Malkangiri, Odisha, 764047

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silakota village located?

Silakota is in Podia Tahasil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Silakota village in?

Silakota village is in Malkangiri district.

Which state is Silakota village in?

Silakota village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Silakota under?

Silakota comes under Podia Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silakota?

The Census village code of Silakota is 431085.

Which Gram Panchayat is Silakota under?

Silakota is listed under Bapanpalli Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Podia.

What is the population of Silakota village?

The village record lists 536 people and 105 households for Silakota.

How many households are in Silakota village?

The village record lists 105 households for Silakota.

What is the male and female population of Silakota?

The record lists 255 male residents and 281 female residents for Silakota.

What is the sex ratio of Silakota village?

The sex ratio of Silakota is 1,101.96 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silakota village?

The reported geographical area of Silakota is 746 hectares.

What is the population density of Silakota village?

The approximate population density of Silakota is 71.85 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silakota?

The nearest town listed for Silakota is Balimela, about 15 km away.

How far is Silakota from the district headquarters?

Silakota is about 62 km from Malkangiri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silakota from the sub-district headquarters?

Silakota is about 17 km from Podia, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silakota?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 3 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Silakota.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Silakota?

For Silakota, net sown area is 342.9 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Silakota?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silakota. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.