Silaur - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Silaur is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 52 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Kweeli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Silaur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silaur is 043215. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.6 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Silaur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Silaur
As per Census 2011, Silaur village has a total population of 59 people, consisting of 29 males and 30 females. The village has 18 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 7 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 41 literate and 18 illiterate residents. Additionally, 12 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silaur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59 | 29 | 30 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| Illiterate Population | 18 | 6 | 12 |
Nearby Villages of Silaur
Silaur 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 Silaur
Silaur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Silaur is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Silaur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Silaur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silaur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Silaur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silaur 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 Silaur
Where is Silaur located?
Silaur village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silaur?
The Gram Panchayat of Silaur is Kweeli.
What is the pincode of Silaur?
The pincode of Silaur is 249122.
What is the population of Silaur?
Silaur has a total population of 59, including 29 males and 30 females.
How many households are there in Silaur?
There are 18 households in Silaur.
What is the literacy rate in Silaur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silaur is 69.49%. Male literacy is 79.31% and female literacy is 60.00%.