Silkote

Block / Tehsil Gangolihat
District Pithoragarh
State Uttarakhand

About Silkote

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Silkote village is 049908. Silkote village is located in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Gangolihat (tehsildar office) and 125km away from district headquarter Pithoragarh. As per 2009 stats, Ganai Gangoli is the gram panchayat of Silkote village.

The total geographical area of village is 62.79 hectares. Silkote has a total population of 48 peoples, out of which male population is 25 while female population is 23. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 920 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of silkote village is 83.33% out of which 88.00% males and 78.26% females are literate. There are about 11 houses in silkote village. Pincode of silkote village locality is 262532.

When it comes to administration, Silkote village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Silkote village comes under Gangolihat Vidhan Sabha constituency & Almora Lok Sabha constituency. Pithoragarh is nearest town to silkote village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 125km away.

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Population of Silkote

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 48 25 23
Literate Population 40 22 18
Illiterate Population 8 3 5

Connectivity of Silkote

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Silkote

Frequently Asked Questions about Silkote

Where is Silkote located?

Silkote village is situated in Gangolihat Tehsil, within the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Silkote?

The Gram Panchayat of Silkote is Ganai Gangoli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Silkote?

The pincode of Silkote is 262532, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Silkote as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silkote is 48, with 25 males and 23 females.

How many households are there in Silkote as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Silkote village has a total of 11 households.

What is the literacy rate in Silkote as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silkote is 83.33%. The male literacy rate is 88.00%, while the female literacy rate is 78.26%.