Siluk (149/3) - Spiti, Lahaul And Spiti

Siluk (149/3) is a village situated in the Spiti tehsil of Lahaul And Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located approximately 212 km from Kyelang. Dhankhar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siluk (149/3) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siluk (149/3) is 012595. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.23 hectares and falls under the 172114 pincode. Manali is the nearest town.

Siluk (149/3) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahaul & spiti Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siluk (149/3)

As per Census 2011, Siluk (149/3) village has a total population of 29 people, consisting of 13 males and 16 females. The village has 4 households and a sex ratio of 1,230 females per 1,000 males. There are 4 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21 literate and 8 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Siluk (149/3) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population291316
Child Population (0–6 yrs)413
Scheduled Tribes (ST)291316
Literate Population21129
Illiterate Population817

Nearby Villages of Siluk (149/3)

Siluk (149/3) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Siluk (149/3)

Public transport in the Siluk (149/3) is mainly available through shared van services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kyelang to Siluk (149/3) is about 212 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siluk (149/3)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Siluk (149/3) village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Siluk (149/3)

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Siluk (149/3) village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Siluk (149/3)

Where is Siluk (149/3) located?

Siluk (149/3) village is located in Spiti Tehsil, Lahaul And Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Siluk (149/3)?

The Gram Panchayat of Siluk (149/3) is Dhankhar.

What is the pincode of Siluk (149/3)?

The pincode of Siluk (149/3) is 172114.

What is the population of Siluk (149/3)?

Siluk (149/3) has a total population of 29, including 13 males and 16 females.

How many households are there in Siluk (149/3)?

There are 4 households in Siluk (149/3).

What is the literacy rate in Siluk (149/3)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Siluk (149/3) is 72.41%. Male literacy is 92.31% and female literacy is 56.25%.