Silwai

Silwai is a village located in Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Namkum (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Ranchi. As per 2009 stats, Silway is the gram panchayat of Silwai village.

Here you can discover what makes Silwai unique in its vibrant Namkum-Ranchi region. You’ll see Silwai’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 Silwai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silwai is 373961. The village spans a total geographical area of 901.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835103. Ranchi is nearest town to Silwai village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Silwai 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 Khijri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Ranchi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Silwai

Population of Silwai

According to the 2011 Census, Silwai has a total population of about 4,837, with approximately 2,508 males and 2,329 females. The sex ratio is around 928 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 746 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 735 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,552. The overall literacy rate is approximately 57.91%, with male literacy at about 67.54% and female literacy near 47.53%. There are around 987 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Silwai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Silwai

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

Nearby Villages of Silwai

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

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