Silwai - Namkum, Ranchi

Silwai is a village situated in the Namkum subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Namkum and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Ranchi. Silway serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silwai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silwai is 373961. The village covers a total geographical area of 901.49 hectares and falls under the 834001 pincode. Ranchi is the nearest town.

Silwai 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 Silwai

According to the 2011 Census, Silwai village had a total population of 4,837 people, including 2,508 males and 2,329 females, living in 987 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.47%, with male literacy at 78.35% and female literacy at 57.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 735, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,552.

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

Nearby Villages of Silwai

Silwai 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 Silwai

Silwai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tatisilwai, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ranchi to Silwai is about 15 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 Silwai

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

Health Facilities in Silwai

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

FAQs about Silwai