Sil Koti - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Sil Koti is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 18 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Silkoti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sil Koti village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sil Koti is 043938. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.38 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Sil Koti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Sil Koti
As per Census 2011, Sil Koti village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 149 males and 187 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 1,255 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 246 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sil Koti are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 336 | 149 | 187 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| Literate Population | 246 | 129 | 117 |
| Illiterate Population | 90 | 20 | 70 |
Nearby Villages of Sil Koti
Sil Koti 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 Sil Koti
Sil Koti 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 Tehri to Sil Koti is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sil Koti is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sil Koti
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sil Koti 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 Sil Koti
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sil Koti 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 Sil Koti
Where is Sil Koti located?
Sil Koti village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sil Koti?
The Gram Panchayat of Sil Koti is Silkoti.
What is the pincode of Sil Koti?
The pincode of Sil Koti is 249001.
What is the population of Sil Koti?
Sil Koti has a total population of 336, including 149 males and 187 females.
How many households are there in Sil Koti?
There are 88 households in Sil Koti.
What is the literacy rate in Sil Koti?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sil Koti is 73.21%. Male literacy is 86.58% and female literacy is 62.57%.