Silaur

Silaur is a village located in Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Devprayag (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter New Tehri. As per 2009 stats, Kweeli is the gram panchayat of Silaur village.

Silaur has its own place in the vibrant Tehri Garhwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Silaur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silaur is 043215. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249101. Devprayag is nearest town to Silaur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

When it comes to local governance, Silaur 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 Deoprayag 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.

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Population of Silaur

Below is a concise population overview of Silaur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 59 29 30
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 7 5 2
Scheduled Castes (SC) 12 5 7
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 41 23 18
Illiterate Population 18 6 12

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Silaur village:

  • The total population of Silaur village is around 59, including approximately 29 males and 30 females, with a sex ratio of 1034 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 7 children aged 0–6 years in Silaur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Silaur village has 12 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Silaur village is about 69.49%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 60.00%.
  • There are around 18 households in Silaur village.

Connectivity of Silaur

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

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 Silaur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Silaur

Where is Silaur located?
Silaur village is situated in Devprayag Tehsil, within the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silaur?
The Gram Panchayat of Silaur is Kweeli (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Silaur?
The pincode of Silaur is 249101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Silaur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Silaur is 59, with 29 males and 30 females.
How many households are there in Silaur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Silaur village has a total of 18 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silaur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Silaur is 69.49%. The male literacy rate is 79.31%, while the female literacy rate is 60.00%.