Indian Village Directory

Silaju Village

Silaju is an inhabited village in Ramanujganj Sub-district of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 431862, the Census 2011 record lists 1,901 people in 395 households and the reported area is 522.57 hectares. The local references include Silaju Gram Panchayat, Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj) CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ramanujganj at about 48 km.

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Quick answer: Silaju is a village in Ramanujganj Sub-district, Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 431862 and 1,901 people in 395 households.
Village Code431862
Population1,901
Households395
Area522.57 hectares
Nearest TownRamanujganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Silaju
Census Village Code
431862
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Surguja
District Census Code
401
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ramanujganj
Sub-district Census Code
03236
CD Block
Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj)
Gram Panchayat
Silaju
Households
395
Population
1,901
Male Population
962
Female Population
939
Sex Ratio
976.09
Area
522.57 hectares
Area
5.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Ramanujganj
Nearest Town Distance
48 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
497220
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Silaju at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,901 people, 522.57 hectares of reported area and Ramanujganj as the nearest town reference for Silaju, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictSurguja
Sub-districtRamanujganj
CD BlockRAMCHANDRAPUR(RAMANUJGANJ)
Gram PanchayatSILAJU
  • Silaju falls under Ramanujganj Sub-district in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh.
  • The Census village code is 431862.
  • The record lists 1,901 people living in 395 households.
  • The reported village area is 522.57 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ramanujganj.
  • 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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density363.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.81 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.21%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share38.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share3.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silaju in the official administrative record. Census village code 431862, Silaju Gram Panchayat and Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj) CD Block.

State Census Code
22
District Census Code
401
Sub-district Census Code
03236
Village Census Code
431862
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Ramchandrapur(ramanujganj)
Gram Panchayat Name
Silaju

Location and Distance

Ramanujganj is the nearest town listed for Silaju, about 48 km away. Ambikapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 160 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Ramanujganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
48 km
District Headquarter
Ambikapur
Distance from District Headquarter
160 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Ramanujganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
48 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ramanujganj
Distance within State/UT
48 km
Nearest Town
Ramanujganj
Distance from Nearest Town
48 km
Total Geographical Area
522.57 hectares
Area
5.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,901 people in 395 households, with 962 male residents and 939 female residents. The average household size is 4.81, and SC share is 6.21% and ST share is 38.51% for Silaju. Population density works out to about 363.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
395
Total Population
1,901
Male Population
962
Female Population
939
Sex Ratio
976.09
Average Household Size
4.81
SC Population
118
SC Male Population
58
SC Female Population
60
SC Population Share
6.21
ST Population
732
ST Male Population
373
ST Female Population
359
ST Population Share
38.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silaju 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.

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 Silaju include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
9.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Silaju include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

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

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silaju show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 246.21 hectares and irrigated land is 9.3 hectares (3.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Wheat
Forest Area In Hectares
39.88 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
37.45
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
161.47 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
6.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
30.96 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
246.21
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
275.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
9.3

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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silaju

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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 497220 Surguja Pal Ramanujganj (Np) Ramanujganj Bus Stand, Ramanujganj Ramanujganj Bus Stand, Ramanujganj, Surguja, Chhattisgarh, 497220

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 Silaju village located?

Silaju is in Ramanujganj Sub-district of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, India.

Which district is Silaju village in?

Silaju village is in Surguja district.

Which state is Silaju village in?

Silaju village is in Chhattisgarh.

Which sub-district is Silaju under?

Silaju comes under Ramanujganj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silaju?

The Census village code of Silaju is 431862.

Which Gram Panchayat is Silaju under?

Silaju is listed under SILAJU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is RAMCHANDRAPUR(RAMANUJGANJ).

What is the population of Silaju village?

The village record lists 1,901 people and 395 households for Silaju.

How many households are in Silaju village?

The village record lists 395 households for Silaju.

What is the male and female population of Silaju?

The record lists 962 male residents and 939 female residents for Silaju.

What is the sex ratio of Silaju village?

The sex ratio of Silaju is 976.09 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silaju village?

The reported geographical area of Silaju is 522.57 hectares.

What is the population density of Silaju village?

The approximate population density of Silaju is 363.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silaju?

The nearest town listed for Silaju is Ramanujganj, about 48 km away.

How far is Silaju from the district headquarters?

Silaju is about 160 km from Ambikapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silaju from the sub-district headquarters?

Silaju is about 48 km from Ramanujganj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silaju?

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

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

For Silaju, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Wheat, net sown area is 246.21 hectares and irrigated land is 9.3 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silaju. These records include 1 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.