Silampur

Silampur is a village located in Shyampur I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.3km away from sub-district headquarter Shyampur (tehsildar office) and 45.6km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Belari is the gram panchayat of Silampur village.

Here you can discover what makes Silampur unique in its vibrant Shyampur I-Haora region. You’ll see Silampur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Silampur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Silampur is 333158. The village spans a total geographical area of 119.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711303. Uluberia is nearest town to Silampur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Silampur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Uluberia Dakshin Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Silampur

Population of Silampur

According to the 2011 Census, Silampur has a total population of about 2,352, with approximately 1,193 males and 1,159 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 295 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 104 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.52%, with male literacy at about 72.34% and female literacy near 66.61%. There are around 512 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Silampur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Silampur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Silampur. As per the 2011 stats, Silampur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Silampur

Knowing the nearby villages of Silampur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Silampur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Silampur