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

According to the 2011 Census, Silari village had a total population of 487 people, including 226 males and 261 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,155 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.94%, with male literacy at 95.08% and female literacy at 64.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 237.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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:

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