Indian Village Directory

Silaunja Village

Silaunja is an inhabited village in Belaganj Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 254939, the Census 2011 record lists 6,891 people in 1,082 households and the reported area is 564 hectares. The local references include Lodipur Gram Panchayat, Belaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gaya at about 20 km.

In short:

Silaunja is a village in Belaganj Block, Gaya district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 254939 and 6,891 people in 1,082 households.

Village Code254939
Population6,891
Households1,082
Area564 hectares
Nearest TownGaya

Detailed village profile

Silaunja at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 6,891 people, 564 hectares of reported area and Gaya as the nearest town reference for Silaunja, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Gaya
Block Belaganj
CD Block Belaganj
Gram Panchayat Lodipur
  • Silaunja falls under Belaganj Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 254939.
  • The record lists 6,891 people living in 1,082 households.
  • The reported village area is 564 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Gaya.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Silaunja
Census Village Code
254939
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Gaya
District Census Code
236
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Belaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01489
CD Block
Belaganj
Gram Panchayat
Lodipur
Households
1,082
Population
6,891
Male Population
3,540
Female Population
3,351
Sex Ratio
946.61
Area
564 hectares
Area
5.64 sq km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
804403
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,221.81 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.37 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 25% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 40% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silaunja in the official administrative record. Census village code 254939, Lodipur Gram Panchayat and Belaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
236
Sub-district Census Code
01489
Village Census Code
254939
CD Block Code
0477
Gram Panchayat Code
8062
CD Block Name
Belaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Lodipur

Location and Distance

Gaya is the nearest town listed for Silaunja, about 20 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Belaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Gaya
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gaya
Distance within State/UT
20 km
Nearest Town
Gaya
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
564 hectares
Area
5.64 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 6,891 people in 1,082 households, with 3,540 male residents and 3,351 female residents. The average household size is 6.37, and SC share is 25% and ST share is 0% for Silaunja. Population density works out to about 1,221.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
1,082
Total Population
6,891
Male Population
3,540
Female Population
3,351
Sex Ratio
946.61
Average Household Size
6.37
SC Population
1,723
SC Male Population
870
SC Female Population
853
SC Population Share
25
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silaunja list 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silaunja include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Silaunja include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Silaunja include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Silaunja is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silaunja show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 417 hectares and irrigated land is 167 hectares (40% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
145.0
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
417.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
250 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
167.0
Canals Area In Hectares
101 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
66 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silaunja

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 50%
CRM 1 50%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 50%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 50%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 804403 Gaya Belaganj Bela Station Road Sbi Near Rameshwar High School, Gaya, Bihar, 804403
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 804403 Gaya Belaganj Bela Vidhya Market Belaganj, Main Road, Dist Gaya, Bihar - 804403 ICICI Bank Ltd, Plot No 522, Khata No 104, Thana No 348, G…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silaunja village located?

Silaunja is in Belaganj Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Silaunja village in?

Silaunja village is in Gaya district.

Which state is Silaunja village in?

Silaunja village is in Bihar.

Which block is Silaunja under?

Silaunja comes under Belaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silaunja?

The Census village code of Silaunja is 254939.

Which Gram Panchayat is Silaunja under?

Silaunja is listed under Lodipur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Belaganj.

What is the population of Silaunja village?

The village record lists 6,891 people and 1,082 households for Silaunja.

How many households are in Silaunja village?

The village record lists 1,082 households for Silaunja.

What is the male and female population of Silaunja?

The record lists 3,540 male residents and 3,351 female residents for Silaunja.

What is the sex ratio of Silaunja village?

The sex ratio of Silaunja is 946.61 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silaunja village?

The reported geographical area of Silaunja is 564 hectares.

What is the population density of Silaunja village?

The approximate population density of Silaunja is 1,221.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silaunja?

The nearest town listed for Silaunja is Gaya, about 20 km away.

How far is Silaunja from the district headquarters?

Silaunja is about 20 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silaunja from the sub-district headquarters?

Silaunja is about 3 km from Belaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silaunja?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Silaunja.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Silaunja?

For Silaunja, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 417 hectares and irrigated land is 167 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Silaunja?

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silaunja. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.