Shilingi - Ranikhet, Almora

Shilingi is a village situated in the Ranikhet tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranikhet and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Silangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shilingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shilingi is 052482. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.78 hectares and falls under the 263645 pincode. Ranikhet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Shilingi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranikhet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shilingi

According to the 2011 Census, Shilingi village had a total population of 476 people, including 208 males and 268 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,288 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.94%, with male literacy at 99.44% and female literacy at 81.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.

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 Population476208268
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602931
Scheduled Castes (SC)263122141
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population370178192
Illiterate Population1063076

Nearby Villages of Shilingi

Shilingi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Turiya SuyalNorth0.78 km
Peepal KhandSouth-East1.05 km
KhagyarSouth-West1.25 km
JogyariNorth-West1.37 km
Tuna KoteSouth-East1.51 km
DauniSouth1.58 km
KorarhSouth-West2.10 km
PakhoraEast2.23 km
DorabSouth-East2.28 km
RumaSouth2.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shilingi

Shilingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranikhet to Shilingi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Almora to Shilingi is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shilingi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shilingi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Shilingi

Where is Shilingi located?

Shilingi village is located in Ranikhet Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Shilingi?

The Gram Panchayat of Shilingi is Silangi.

What is the pincode of Shilingi?

The pincode of Shilingi is 263645.

What is the population of Shilingi?

Shilingi had a total population of 476, including 208 males and 268 females.

How many households are there in Shilingi?

Shilingi had 110 households.

What is the literacy rate in Shilingi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shilingi was 88.94%. Male literacy was 99.44% and female literacy was 81.01%.