Siloani - Raikot, Ludhiana

Siloani is a village situated in the Raikot tehsil of Ludhiana district, Punjab. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Raikot and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Ludhiana. Siloani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siloani is 033745. The village covers a total geographical area of 296 hectares and falls under the 142032 pincode. Raikot is the nearest town.

Siloani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raikot Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Siloani

According to the 2011 Census, Siloani village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 611 males and 590 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.72%, with male literacy at 80.83% and female literacy at 70.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 501.

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

Nearby Villages of Siloani

Siloani 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 Siloani

Siloani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chauki Man, while the nearest airport is Ludhiana Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ludhiana to Siloani is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Siloani

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

Health Facilities in Siloani

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

FAQs about Siloani