Silli - Garud, Bageshwar
Silli is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Shilli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silli village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silli is 051381. The village covers a total geographical area of 38.01 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.
Silli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Silli
According to the 2011 Census, Silli village had a total population of 809 people, including 412 males and 397 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.30%, with male literacy at 96.94% and female literacy at 83.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.
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 Population | 809 | 412 | 397 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 87 | 53 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 652 | 348 | 304 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 64 | 93 |
Nearby Villages of Silli
Silli is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Silli
Silli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Silli is about 24 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 Silli
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silli village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Silli
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silli village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Silli
Where is Silli located?
Silli village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Silli?
The Gram Panchayat of Silli is Shilli.
What is the pincode of Silli?
The pincode of Silli is 263641.
What is the population of Silli?
Silli had a total population of 809, including 412 males and 397 females.
How many households are there in Silli?
Silli had 181 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silli?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silli was 90.30%. Male literacy was 96.94% and female literacy was 83.75%.