Sileti - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Sileti is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 61 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Sileti village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sileti is 043060. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.96 hectares and falls under the 249122 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Sileti 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 Sileti
As per Census 2011, Sileti village has a total population of 247 people, consisting of 122 males and 125 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 43 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 154 literate and 93 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sileti are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 247 | 122 | 125 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 56 | 29 | 27 |
| Literate Population | 154 | 91 | 63 |
| Illiterate Population | 93 | 31 | 62 |
Nearby Villages of Sileti
Sileti 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 Sileti
Sileti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devprayag to Sileti is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sileti is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sileti
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sileti village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Sileti
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sileti 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 Sileti
Where is Sileti located?
Sileti village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sileti?
Sileti is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sileti?
The pincode of Sileti is 249122.
What is the population of Sileti?
Sileti has a total population of 247, including 122 males and 125 females.
How many households are there in Sileti?
There are 61 households in Sileti.
What is the literacy rate in Sileti?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sileti is 62.35%. Male literacy is 74.59% and female literacy is 50.40%.