Silri - Garud, Bageshwar
Silri is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Gairlekh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silri is 051298. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.89 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Silri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Silri
As per Census 2011, Silri village has a total population of 180 people, consisting of 95 males and 85 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 120 literate and 60 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 180 | 95 | 85 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 29 | 17 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 91 | 52 | 39 |
| Literate Population | 120 | 72 | 48 |
| Illiterate Population | 60 | 23 | 37 |
Nearby Villages of Silri
Silri 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 Silri
Public transport in the Silri is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Silri is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Silri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Silri
Where is Silri located?
Silri village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silri?
The Gram Panchayat of Silri is Gairlekh.
What is the pincode of Silri?
The pincode of Silri is 263641.
What is the population of Silri?
Silri has a total population of 180, including 95 males and 85 females.
How many households are there in Silri?
There are 44 households in Silri.
What is the literacy rate in Silri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silri is 66.67%. Male literacy is 75.79% and female literacy is 56.47%.