Silwar

Silwar is a village located in Lansdowne tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 55km away from sub-district headquarter Lansdowne (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Pauri. As per 2009 stats, Silvad is the gram panchayat of Silwar village.

Here you can discover what makes Silwar unique in its vibrant Lansdowne-Garhwal region. You’ll see Silwar’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Silwar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silwar is 047510. The village spans a total geographical area of 147.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246155. Lansdowne is nearest town to Silwar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 55km away.

When it comes to local governance, Silwar village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lansdowne Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Silwar

Population of Silwar

According to the 2011 Census, Silwar has a total population of about 373, with approximately 173 males and 200 females. The sex ratio is around 1156 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 150 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.79%, with male literacy at about 69.94% and female literacy near 51.00%. There are around 78 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Silwar's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Silwar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Silwar. As per the 2011 stats, Silwar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Silwar

Knowing the nearby villages of Silwar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Silwar.

Frequently Asked Questions about Silwar