Silari - Pratapnagar, Tehri Garhwal

Silari is a village situated in the Pratapnagar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pratapnagar and around 95 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Silari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Silari is 043468. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.42 hectares and falls under the 249165 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 84 km away.

Silari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Silari

As per Census 2011, Silari village has a total population of 487 people, consisting of 226 males and 261 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,154 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 325 literate and 162 illiterate residents. Additionally, 237 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Silari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Silari

Silari is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Silari

Silari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Harrawala, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chamba to Silari is about 84 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Silari is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Silari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silari village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Silari

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silari village are given below:

FAQs about Silari