Silkuri village, Hajo block | Pincode 781102

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Silkuri is a village in Hajo mandal, Kamrup district, Assam, with a population of 368 in 79 households and a literacy rate of 73.1%. It is located at 24.727°N, 92.784°E with postal code 781102.

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BHANIMA KALITA

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LGD code: 302651
Pincode: 781102
Post office: Hajo
Population: 368
Households: 79
Literacy rate: 73.1%
Sex ratio: 978 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 195
Distance to district centre: 202 km
Distance to mandal centre: 180 km
Distance to Dispur (Guwahati): 190 km
Distance to Kolkata: 510 km
Nearest railway station: Bhasha Shahid · 11 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: R . E. Nursing Home and Diagnostic · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Silkuri compares

By population, Silkuri ranks #104 of 133 villages in Hajo mandal.

Literacy rate

73.1%

+6.8% vs mandal average

Silkuri: 73.1%
Hajo mandal: 66.3%
Kamrup district: 65.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

978

+38 vs mandal average

Silkuri: 978
Hajo mandal: 940

Household size

people per home

4.7

−0.4 vs mandal average

Silkuri: 4.7
Hajo mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Silkuri at a glance

Silkuri is a village of 368 people in 79 households (Census 2011) in Hajo block, Kamrup district, Assam, the 104th-largest of 133 villages in Hajo block. Literacy is 73%, 7 points above the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 978 women per 1,000 men. It lies 202 km from the Kamrup district centre, 11 km from Bhasha Shahid railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 781102, served by Hajo post office; the LGD village code is 302651. The nearest hospital or health centre is R . E. Nursing Home and Diagnostic, 6 km away. The sarpanch is BHANIMA KALITA, and the village votes in Hajo assembly constituency, represented by MLA Suman Haripriya. The population is estimated at 434 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Silkuri · this village	368	73%	—
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Tarapur · Katigora	2,996	69%	11.2 km N
Tarapur · Katigora	3,027	61%	11.2 km N
Kuarpar · Bagribari (Pt)	760	36%	11.9 km W
Alambag · Silchar	3,174	56%	12.4 km NW
Rangpur · Katigora	1,212	59%	14.9 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Silkuri

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 15
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: Guwahati (M Corp.)
Distance to nearest town (km): 35
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BAMUNDI
Total area (ha): 121.62
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Silkuri

LGD code: 302651
Pincode: 781102
Post office: Hajo
Population (Census 2011): 368
Population (projected 2026): 434
Households: 79
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 978
Literacy rate: 73.1%
Coordinates: 24.72711°N, 92.78405°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Gauhati
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Hajo
Member of Parliament: Bijuli Kalita Medhi
Member of Legislative Assembly: Suman Haripriya
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BHANIMA KALITA
Block / Mandal: Hajo

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kamrup district level

Then & Now

Silkuri — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

368

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

434

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 368Census 2011
Households: 79Census 2011
Literacy rate: 73.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 978 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4342026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 932026 projection
Active job cards: 1,63,788MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 62,993MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,44,62,128ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 701NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 79.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 68.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 71.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 66.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kamrup district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 20,10,799PMAY-G · 20,10,799 of 26,11,793 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kamrup district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 78,214Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kamrup district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Silkuri · Hajo mandal area

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Hospital· 1
Fuel· 1

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Nongpoh Parish
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Healthcare

Hospital
Nongpoh Civil Hospital
📍 159.7 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Restaurant
Woodlands Dhaba
📍 158.3 km awayOSM
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Fuel
Petrol Pump
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Restaurant
JIVA Veg restaurant
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Getting there

How to reach Silkuri

Mandal centre

Hajo · ≈ 180 km

≈ 6 h 9 min by car · 7 h 18 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kamrup · ≈ 202 km

≈ 6 h 54 min by car · 8 h 12 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dispur (Guwahati)190 kmcapital
Kolkata510 km
Delhi1605 km
Hyderabad1692 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhasha Shahid11 km
Bus stopDifficult to find with works;)11 km
Hospital / PHCR . E. Nursing Home and Diagnostic6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India11 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil11 km
CollegeCachar College12 km
Police stationGhungoor Police Outpost6 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Silkuri

What is the pincode of Silkuri?

The pincode of Silkuri, Hajo block, Kamrup district, Assam is 781102. The post office is Hajo.

Which post office delivers to Silkuri?

Mail for Silkuri is delivered through Hajo post office, pincode 781102, in Hajo block, Kamrup district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Silkuri located?

Silkuri is a village in Hajo block of Kamrup district, Assam, India.

What is the population of Silkuri as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Silkuri village has a population of 368 across 79 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Silkuri?

The current sarpanch of Silkuri gram panchayat is BHANIMA KALITA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silkuri in?

Silkuri falls under the Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Assam.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silkuri in?

Silkuri falls under the Hajo assembly constituency (AC #55) of Assam.

What is the literacy rate in Silkuri?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Silkuri village is 73.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Silkuri?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Silkuri village is 978 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Silkuri?

The nearest health facility to Silkuri is Nongpoh Civil Hospital (~159.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silkuri?

12 schemes currently match residents of Silkuri, including Arundhati Gold Scheme, Orunodoi Scheme, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Silkuri from Kamrup district centre?

Silkuri is approximately 202 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kamrup district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Silkuri?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silkuri village is 302651.

How big is Silkuri compared to other villages in Hajo block?

Silkuri ranks 104 of 133 villages in Hajo block by Census 2011 population (368 residents).

How far is Silkuri from Dispur (Guwahati)?

Silkuri is about 190 km from Dispur (Guwahati) in a straight line (the state capital of Assam); by road expect roughly 246 km.

How far is Silkuri from Kolkata?

Silkuri is about 510 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 663 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Silkuri?

Bhasha Shahid is the nearest railway station to Silkuri, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Silkuri?

Difficult to find with works;) is the nearest bus stop to Silkuri, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silkuri?

R . E. Nursing Home and Diagnostic is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silkuri, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Silkuri?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Silkuri, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Silkuri?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Silkuri, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Silkuri?

Silkuri falls under Hajo assembly constituency (AC 55). The sitting MLA is Suman Haripriya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Silkuri?

Silkuri is in Gauhati Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bijuli Kalita Medhi (BJP).

What is the population of Silkuri in 2026?

Silkuri is estimated at 434 people in 2026, up about 18% from 368 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Silkuri in?

Assam falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Silkuri in Kamrup district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Silkuri?

BHANIMA KALITA is the sarpanch of Silkuri gram panchayat, Hajo block. See the sarpanch list of Hajo block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)