Silogi - Tehri, Tehri Garhwal
Silogi is a village situated in the Tehri tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tehri and around 23 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Silogi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Silogi is 043905. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.48 hectares and falls under the 249001 pincode. Chamba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Silogi 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 Silogi
According to the 2011 Census, Silogi village had a total population of 554 people, including 273 males and 281 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.91%, with male literacy at 92.47% and female literacy at 64.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 554 | 273 | 281 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 78 | 38 | 40 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 381 | 221 | 160 |
| Illiterate Population | 173 | 52 | 121 |
Nearby Villages of Silogi
Silogi 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 Silogi
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Silogi.
| 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 Chamba to Silogi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Silogi is about 23 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 Silogi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Silogi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Silogi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Silogi 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 Silogi
Where is Silogi located?
Silogi village is located in Tehri Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Silogi?
Silogi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Silogi?
The pincode of Silogi is 249001.
What is the population of Silogi?
Silogi had a total population of 554, including 273 males and 281 females.
How many households are there in Silogi?
Silogi had 114 households.
What is the literacy rate in Silogi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Silogi was 77.91%. Male literacy was 92.47% and female literacy was 64.00%.