Silum

Silum is a village located in Umrangso subdivision of Dima Hasao district in Assam, India. It is situated 265km away from sub-district headquarter Umrangso (tehsildar office) and 112km away from district headquarter Haflong.

Silum has its own place in the vibrant Dima Hasao region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Silum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silum is 298397. Umrangso is nearest town to Silum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

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Population of Silum

Below is a concise population overview of Silum as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 244 127 117
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 41 23 18
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 205 105 100
Literate Population 171 88 83
Illiterate Population 73 39 34

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Silum village:

  • The total population of Silum village is around 244, including approximately 127 males and 117 females, with a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 41 children aged 0–6 years in Silum village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Silum village has 205 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Silum village is about 70.08%, with male literacy at 69.29% and female literacy at 70.94%.
  • There are around 48 households in Silum village.

Connectivity of Silum

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Silum. As per the 2011 stats, Silum had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Silum

Knowing the nearby villages of Silum helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Silum.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Silum

Where is Silum located?
Silum village is situated in Umrangso Subdivision, within the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India.
What is the population of Silum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silum is 244, with 127 males and 117 females.
How many households are there in Silum as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Silum village has a total of 48 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silum as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silum is 70.08%. The male literacy rate is 69.29%, while the female literacy rate is 70.94%.