Silamu village, Chakrata tehsil | Pincode 248001

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Anita devi

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LGD code: 44660
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population: 373
Households: 38
Literacy rate: 35.9%
Sex ratio: 856 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 207
Distance to district centre: 34 km
Distance to mandal centre: 14 km
Distance to Dehradun: 39 km
Distance to Delhi: 241 km
Nearest railway station: Dehradun · 39 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Nainbagh · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Silamu compares

By population, Silamu ranks #64 of 137 villages in Chakrata mandal.

Literacy rate

35.9%

−13.4% vs mandal average

Silamu: 35.9%
Chakrata mandal: 49.3%
Dehradun district: 74.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

856

−81 vs mandal average

Silamu: 856
Chakrata mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

9.8

+1.3 vs mandal average

Silamu: 9.8
Chakrata mandal: 8.5

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

Silamu at a glance

Silamu is a village of 373 people in 38 households (Census 2011) in Chakrata tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, the 64th-largest of 137 villages in Chakrata tehsil. Literacy is 36%, 13 points below the tehsil average of 49% and the sex ratio is 856 women per 1,000 men. It lies 34 km from the Dehradun district centre, 39 km from Dehradun railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 248001, served by Araghar post office; the LGD village code is 44660. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Nainbagh, 10 km away. The sarpanch is Anita devi, and the village votes in Dhanolti assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pritam Singh Panwar. The population is estimated at 440 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Silamu · this village	373	36%	—
Khari · Kalsi	139	68%	1.1 km SW
Khari · Nainital	129	67%	1.1 km SW
Khari · Dwarahat	21	95%	1.1 km SW
Khari · Almora	123	83%	1.1 km SW
Damta · Kalsi	256	57%	1.9 km SW
Kunna · Chakrata	394	56%	2.9 km NE

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Key facts — Silamu

LGD code: 44660
Pincode: 248001
Post office: Araghar
Population (Census 2011): 373
Population (projected 2026): 440
Households: 38
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 856
Literacy rate: 35.9%
Coordinates: 30.66422°N, 78.02378°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Tehri Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhanolti
Member of Parliament: Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pritam Singh Panwar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Anita devi
Block / Mandal: Chakrata

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 Dehradun district level

Then & Now

Silamu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

373

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

440

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

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: 373Census 2011
Households: 38Census 2011
Literacy rate: 35.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 856 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4402026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 452026 projection
Active job cards: 43,753MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 29,612MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 823NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 47.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dehradun district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dehradun district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dehradun 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 Silamu · Dehradun district area

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maa daat kali mandir
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maa bhadra kali mandir
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Shakumbhari Devi
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Mansa/Chinnmasta Devi Temple
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Bhura Dev Temple
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Sankat Mochan Panch mukhti dham
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Madhuban
📍 42.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Silamu

Mandal centre

Chakrata · ≈ 14 km

≈ 29 min by car · 35 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Dehradun · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 11 min by car · 1 h 24 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun39 kmcapital
Delhi241 km
Kolkata1365 km
Mumbai1389 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDehradun39 km
Bus stopBingsi Chani19 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Nainbagh10 km
ATM / bankUttarkashi Zilasahkari Bank2 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump25 km
CollegeLal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration22 km
Police stationPolice Station Jakhan34 km

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Temples & shrines near Silamu

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Quick answers

People often ask about Silamu

What is the pincode of Silamu?

The pincode of Silamu, Chakrata tehsil, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand is 248001. The post office is Araghar.

Which post office delivers to Silamu?

Mail for Silamu is delivered through Araghar post office, pincode 248001, in Chakrata tehsil, Dehradun district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Silamu located?

Silamu is a village in Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Silamu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Silamu village has a population of 373 across 38 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Silamu?

The current sarpanch of Silamu gram panchayat is Anita devi.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silamu in?

Silamu falls under the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silamu in?

Silamu falls under the Dhanolti assembly constituency (AC #14) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Silamu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Silamu village is 35.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Silamu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Silamu village is 856 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silamu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Silamu, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Silamu from Dehradun district centre?

Silamu is approximately 34 km (straight-line) from the centre of Dehradun district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Silamu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silamu village is 44660.

How big is Silamu compared to other villages in Chakrata tehsil?

Silamu ranks 64 of 137 villages in Chakrata tehsil by Census 2011 population (373 residents).

How far is Silamu from Dehradun?

Silamu is about 39 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 50 km.

How far is Silamu from Delhi?

Silamu is about 241 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 314 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Silamu?

Dehradun is the nearest railway station to Silamu, about 39 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 50 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Silamu?

Bingsi Chani is the nearest bus stop to Silamu, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silamu?

Government Hospital, Nainbagh is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silamu, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Silamu?

Uttarkashi Zilasahkari Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Silamu, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Silamu?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Silamu, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 33 km.

Who is the MLA of Silamu?

Silamu falls under Dhanolti assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Pritam Singh Panwar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Silamu?

Silamu is in Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah (BJP).

What is the population of Silamu in 2026?

Silamu is estimated at 440 people in 2026, up about 18% from 373 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Silamu in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Silamu in Dehradun district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Silamu?

Anita devi is the sarpanch of Silamu gram panchayat, Chakrata tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Chakrata tehsil 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)