Silaar - Poornagiri, Champawat
Silaar is a village situated in the Poornagiri tehsil of Champawat district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Poornagiri and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Champawat. Silar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silaar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silaar is 054398. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.19 hectares and falls under the 262523 pincode. Tanakpur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.
Silaar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Silaar
According to the 2011 Census, Silaar village had a total population of 283 people, including 154 males and 129 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 838 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.11%, with male literacy at 96.09% and female literacy at 79.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180.
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 | 283 | 154 | 129 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 39 | 26 | 13 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 180 | 100 | 80 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 215 | 123 | 92 |
| Illiterate Population | 68 | 31 | 37 |
Nearby Villages of Silaar
Silaar 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 Silaar
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Silaar.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tanakpur to Silaar is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Champawat to Silaar is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silaar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silaar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Silaar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silaar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Silaar
Where is Silaar located?
Silaar village is located in Poornagiri Tehsil, Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Silaar?
The Gram Panchayat of Silaar is Silar.
What is the pincode of Silaar?
The pincode of Silaar is 262523.
What is the population of Silaar?
Silaar had a total population of 283, including 154 males and 129 females.
How many households are there in Silaar?
Silaar had 62 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silaar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silaar was 88.11%. Male literacy was 96.09% and female literacy was 79.31%.