Silambakkam - Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram

Silambakkam is a village situated in the Uthiramerur taluka of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Silambakkam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silambakkam is 629750. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.54 hectares and falls under the 631603 pincode. Uthiramerur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Silambakkam

According to the 2011 Census, Silambakkam village had a total population of 461 people, including 244 males and 217 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 78.64% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Silambakkam

Silambakkam 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 Silambakkam

Silambakkam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nathapettai, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uthiramerur to Silambakkam is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silambakkam

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

Health Facilities in Silambakkam

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

FAQs about Silambakkam