Silam

Block / Subdivision Raidih
District Gumla
State Jharkhand

About Silam

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Silam village is 376298. Silam village is located in Raidih subdivision of Gumla district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 7km away from Gumla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Silam village. As per 2009 stats, Silam village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1240 hectares. Silam has a total population of 2,446 peoples, out of which male population is 1,212 while female population is 1,234. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1018 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of silam village is 60.63% out of which 68.32% males and 53.08% females are literate. There are about 469 houses in silam village. Pincode of silam village locality is 835207.

Gumla is nearest town to silam village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Silam

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,446 1,212 1,234
Literate Population 1,483 828 655
Illiterate Population 963 384 579

Connectivity of Silam

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

Nearby Villages of Silam

Frequently Asked Questions about Silam

Where is Silam located?

Silam village is situated in Raidih Subdivision, within the Gumla district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silam?

Silam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Silam?

The pincode of Silam is 835207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Silam as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silam is 2,446, with 1,212 males and 1,234 females.

How many households are there in Silam as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Silam village has a total of 469 households.

What is the literacy rate in Silam as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silam is 60.63%. The male literacy rate is 68.32%, while the female literacy rate is 53.08%.