Silamu - Chakrata, Dehradun

Silamu is a village situated in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakrata and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Dehradun. Silamu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silamu is 044660. The village covers a total geographical area of 512.79 hectares and falls under the 248001 pincode. Chakrata is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Silamu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silamu

According to the 2011 Census, Silamu village had a total population of 373 people, including 201 males and 172 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 856 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.14%, with male literacy at 49.41% and female literacy at 33.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 128, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Silamu

Silamu 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 Silamu

Silamu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakrata to Silamu is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dehradun to Silamu is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silamu

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

Health Facilities in Silamu

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

FAQs about Silamu