Silet

Silet is a village located in Saur Bazar subdivision of Saharsa district in Bihar, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Saur Bazar (tehsildar office) and 16km away from district headquarter Saharsa. As per 2009 stats, Saur Bazar is the gram panchayat of Silet village.

Silet has its own place in the vibrant Saharsa 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 Silet

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silet is 226466. The village spans a total geographical area of 1017 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 852221. Saharsa is nearest town to Silet village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Silet

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 6,940 3,625 3,315
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,595 806 789
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,496 758 738
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1 N/A 1
Literate Population 2,411 1,587 824
Illiterate Population 4,529 2,038 2,491

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

  • The total population of Silet village is around 6,940, including approximately 3,625 males and 3,315 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 1,595 children aged 0–6 years in Silet village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Silet village has 1,496 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Silet village is about 34.74%, with male literacy at 43.78% and female literacy at 24.86%.
  • There are around 1,264 households in Silet village.

Connectivity of Silet

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Silet. As per the 2011 stats, Silet 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 village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Silet

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

Baijnathpur Tiri Lachhminia Barahi Sahuria Raghunathpur Kachradaun Bhulia Hanuman Nagar Chakla

Frequently Asked Questions about Silet

Where is Silet located?
Silet village is situated in Saur Bazar Subdivision, within the Saharsa district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silet?
The Gram Panchayat of Silet is Saur Bazar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Silet?
The pincode of Silet is 852221, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Silet as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silet is 6,940, with 3,625 males and 3,315 females.
How many households are there in Silet as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Silet village has a total of 1,264 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silet as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silet is 34.74%. The male literacy rate is 43.78%, while the female literacy rate is 24.86%.