Silwa - Nokha, Bikaner

Silwa is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Silva serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silwa is 069684. The village covers a total geographical area of 1315.47 hectares and falls under the 334803 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Silwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silwa

According to the 2011 Census, Silwa village had a total population of 2,132 people, including 1,126 males and 1,006 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.57%, with male literacy at 57.26% and female literacy at 28.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Silwa

Silwa 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 Silwa

Silwa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shri Balaji, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Silwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Silwa is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silwa

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

Health Facilities in Silwa

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

FAQs about Silwa