Silsury - Chawngte, Lawngtlai
Silsury is a village situated in the Chawngte subdivision of Lawngtlai district, Mizoram. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chawngte and around 220 km from the district headquarters in Lawngtlai.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silsury is 271624. The village falls under the 796770 pincode. Chawngte is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Silsury village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Tuichawng Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mizoram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Silsury
According to the 2011 Census, Silsury village had a total population of 573 people, including 303 males and 270 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.08%, with male literacy at 74.21% and female literacy at 33.18%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 573.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 573 | 303 | 270 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 101 | 51 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 573 | 303 | 270 |
| Literate Population | 260 | 187 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 313 | 116 | 197 |
Nearby Villages of Silsury
Silsury 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 Silsury
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Silsury.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chawngte to Silsury is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Lawngtlai to Silsury is about 220 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silsury
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silsury village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Silsury
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silsury village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Silsury
Where is Silsury located?
Silsury village is located in Chawngte Subdivision, Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, India.
What is the pincode of Silsury?
The pincode of Silsury is 796770.
What is the population of Silsury?
Silsury had a total population of 573, including 303 males and 270 females.
How many households are there in Silsury?
Silsury had 121 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silsury?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silsury was 55.08%. Male literacy was 74.21% and female literacy was 33.18%.