Sil

Sil is a village located in Kharar tehsil of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district in Punjab, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Kharar (tehsildar office) and 21km away from district headquarter Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. As per 2009 stats, Sil village is also a gram panchayat.

Sil has its own place in the vibrant Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Sil

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sil is 039045. The village spans a total geographical area of 274 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 140413. Kharar is nearest town to Sil village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Sil

Below is a concise population overview of Sil as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 963 494 469
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 97 41 56
Scheduled Castes (SC) 572 295 277
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 690 381 309
Illiterate Population 273 113 160

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sil village:

  • The total population of Sil village is around 963, including approximately 494 males and 469 females, with a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 97 children aged 0–6 years in Sil village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Sil village has 572 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Sil village is about 71.65%, with male literacy at 77.13% and female literacy at 65.88%.
  • There are around 185 households in Sil village.

Connectivity of Sil

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Sil

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

Hasanpur Gharuan Machhipur Fatehpur Ther I Sil Kapra Batta Bibipur Shakrullapur Simbal Majra Pir Sohana Bhago Majra

Frequently Asked Questions about Sil

Where is Sil located?
Sil village is situated in Kharar Tehsil, within the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district of Punjab, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sil?
Sil serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Sil?
The pincode of Sil is 140413, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sil as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sil is 963, with 494 males and 469 females.
How many households are there in Sil as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sil village has a total of 185 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sil as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sil is 71.65%. The male literacy rate is 77.13%, while the female literacy rate is 65.88%.