Silh

Silh is a village located in Ghumarwin tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 22km away from district headquarter Ghumarwin. Ghumarwin is the sub-district headquarter of Silh village. As per 2009 stats, Luharwin is the gram panchayat of Silh village.

Here you can discover what makes Silh unique in its vibrant Ghumarwin-Bilaspur region. You’ll see Silh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Silh

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silh is 019023. The village spans a total geographical area of 62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 174021. Ghumarwin is nearest town to Silh village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Silh village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Ghumarwin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Silh

Population of Silh

According to the 2011 Census, Silh has a total population of about 317, with approximately 165 males and 152 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 34 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.19%, with male literacy at about 76.97% and female literacy near 69.08%. There are around 64 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Silh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Silh

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

Nearby Villages of Silh

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Silh