Silon

Silon is a village located in Chaurah tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 112km away from district headquarter Bhanjraru. Bhanjraru is the sub-district headquarter of Silon village. As per 2009 stats, Devi Kothi is the gram panchayat of Silon village.

Silon has its own place in the vibrant Chamba 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 Silon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silon is 006925. The village spans a total geographical area of 333 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176316. Chamba is nearest town to Silon village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Silon

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 416 221 195
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 68 36 32
Scheduled Castes (SC) 52 31 21
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 3 2 1
Literate Population 150 98 52
Illiterate Population 266 123 143

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

  • The total population of Silon village is around 416, including approximately 221 males and 195 females, with a sex ratio of 882 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 68 children aged 0–6 years in Silon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Silon village has 52 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Silon village is about 36.06%, with male literacy at 44.34% and female literacy at 26.67%.
  • There are around 75 households in Silon village.

Connectivity of Silon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Silon. As per the 2011 stats, Silon 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 Silon

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

R F Dalarun R F Chandru R F Uppar Tain Devi Kothi R F Devi Kothi Sapranjla R F Lowertain D P F Puktala R F Puktala Sagloga Dudra

Frequently Asked Questions about Silon

Where is Silon located?
Silon village is situated in Chaurah Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silon?
The Gram Panchayat of Silon is Devi Kothi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Silon?
The pincode of Silon is 176316, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Silon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silon is 416, with 221 males and 195 females.
How many households are there in Silon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Silon village has a total of 75 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silon is 36.06%. The male literacy rate is 44.34%, while the female literacy rate is 26.67%.