Siladon - Namkum, Ranchi

Siladon is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Hardag serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siladon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siladon is 373984. The village covers a total geographical area of 95 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode.

Siladon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khijri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranchi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siladon

According to the 2011 Census, Siladon village had a total population of 1,158 people, including 614 males and 544 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.18%, with male literacy at 85.47% and female literacy at 67.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 242.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Siladon

Siladon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Siladon

Siladon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasiring, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Siladon is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siladon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Siladon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Siladon

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

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