Indian Village Directory

Silampur Village

Silampur is an inhabited village in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346093, the Census 2011 record lists 2,032 people in 394 households and the reported area is 222.15 hectares. The local references include Contai - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 15 km.

In short:

Silampur is a village in Contai - I Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346093 and 2,032 people in 394 households.

Village Code346093

Population2,032

Households394

Area222.15 hectares

Nearest TownContai

Detailed village profile

Silampur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,032 people, 222.15 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Silampur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal

District Purba Medinipur

Block Contai - I

CD Block Contai - I

Silampur falls under Contai - I Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 346093.
The record lists 2,032 people living in 394 households.
The reported village area is 222.15 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
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: Silampur
Census Village Code: 346093
State: West Bengal
State Census Code: 19
District: Purba Medinipur
District Census Code: 345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit: Contai - I
Sub-district Census Code: 02488
CD Block: Contai - I
Households: 394
Population: 2,032
Male Population: 1,048
Female Population: 984
Sex Ratio: 938.93
Area: 222.15 hectares
Area: 2.22 sq km
Nearest Town: Contai
Nearest Town Distance: 15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data: 721450
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 914.7 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.

Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.

SC Population Share 3.35% Shown from the village record.

ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.

Irrigated Land Share 6.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silampur in the official administrative record. Census village code 346093 and Contai - I CD Block.

State Census Code: 19
District Census Code: 345
Sub-district Census Code: 02488
Village Census Code: 346093
CD Block Code: 0335
CD Block Name: Contai - I

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Silampur, about 15 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter: Contai
District Headquarter: Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town: Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town: 15 km
Nearest Town: Contai
Distance from Nearest Town: 15 km
Total Geographical Area: 222.15 hectares
Area: 2.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,032 people in 394 households, with 1,048 male residents and 984 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 3.35% and ST share is 0% for Silampur. Population density works out to about 914.7 people per sq km.

Total Households: 394
Total Population: 2,032
Male Population: 1,048
Female Population: 984
Sex Ratio: 938.93
Average Household Size: 5.16
SC Population: 68
SC Male Population: 34
SC Female Population: 34
SC Population Share: 3.35
Village Status: Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silampur list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG: Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count: 2
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: 2

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Silampur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count: 2
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count: 3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump: Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year: Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer: Available
Tube Wells Borehole: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year: Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer: Available
Tank Pond Lake: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year: Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer: Available
Open Drainage: Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered: Available
Open Kutcha Drainage: Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination: Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc: Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares: 14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines: Available
Mobile Phone Coverage: Available
Private Bus Service: Available
Cycle Rickshaw: Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven: Available
Other District Road: 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 Silampur include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies: Available
Self Help Group SHG: Available
Weekly Haat: Available
Agricultural Marketing Society: Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS: Available
ASHA: Available
Community Centre: Available
Sports Field: Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre: Available
Cinema Video Hall: Available
Public Library: Available
Public Reading Room: Available
Daily Newspaper Supply: Available
Assembly Polling Station: Available
Birth And Death Registration Office: Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Silampur is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use: Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use: Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 10 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use: Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 13 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users: Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day: 20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silampur show that reported agricultural commodities include Bettle Leaf, net sown area is 203.15 hectares and irrigated land is 14 hectares (6.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First: Bettle Leaf
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares: 19.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares: 203.15
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares: 189.15 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares: 14.0

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam: Available
Nutritional Centres Others: 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 Silampur

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: 5–10 km
Commercial Bank: Not available in village
Cooperative Bank: Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records: 22
Banks in Matched Records: 2
Matched PINs: 6

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type	Records	Share
ATM	21	95%
CRM	1	4.5%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank	Records	Share
State Bank of India	19	86%
Bank of India	3	14%

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
Bank	Type	PIN	District	Local Area	Centre	Address
Bank of India	ATM	721401	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Kantai	Dist. Purba Medinipur, State West Bengal Kanthi Central Bus Stand, Sbi Contai Bazar Branch, P.O. and P.S. Kanthi, Purba…
State Bank of India	ATM	721140	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Adambar	Borai Mohanpur Borai Mohanpur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721140
Bank of India	ATM	721452	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Saheb Khankeranibar	Block-Contai-1 at and Post Satmile, Contai Block, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721452
State Bank of India	ATM	721401	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Nayaput	Janubasan, Contai Nayaput, 721401, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India	ATM	721401	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Hatiberya	Near Contai Court Chowranghee More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India	ATM	721401	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Banamali Pur	Indian Oil Pump Contai Bypass Road, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India	ATM	721401	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Kantai	Near Contai Police Station Athilaguri Caltax More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
State Bank of India	ATM	721401	Purba Medinipur	Contai - I	Hatiberya	Near Contai Municipality Chowringhee More, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401

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 Silampur village located?

Silampur is in Contai - I Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Silampur village in?

Silampur village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Silampur village in?

Silampur village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Silampur under?

Silampur comes under Contai - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silampur?

The Census village code of Silampur is 346093.

What is the population of Silampur village?

The village record lists 2,032 people and 394 households for Silampur.

How many households are in Silampur village?

The village record lists 394 households for Silampur.

What is the male and female population of Silampur?

The record lists 1,048 male residents and 984 female residents for Silampur.

What is the sex ratio of Silampur village?

The sex ratio of Silampur is 938.93 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silampur village?

The reported geographical area of Silampur is 222.15 hectares.

What is the population density of Silampur village?

The approximate population density of Silampur is 914.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silampur?

The nearest town listed for Silampur is Contai, about 15 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Silampur?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Silampur.

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

For Silampur, reported agricultural commodities include Bettle Leaf, net sown area is 203.15 hectares and irrigated land is 14 hectares.

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

The page shows 22 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silampur. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Silampur.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Silampur.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Silampur.

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.