Indian Village Directory

Silma Village

Silma is an inhabited village in Karra Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374799, the Census 2011 record lists 1,068 people in 219 households and the reported area is 104.72 hectares. The local references include Dumargari Gram Panchayat, Karra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 35 km.

In short:

Silma is a village in Karra Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374799 and 1,068 people in 219 households.

Village Code374799
Population1,068
Households219
Area104.72 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi

Detailed village profile

Silma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,068 people, 104.72 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Silma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Khunti
Sub-district Karra
CD Block Karra
Gram Panchayat DUMARGARI
  • Silma falls under Karra Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 374799.
  • The record lists 1,068 people living in 219 households.
  • The reported village area is 104.72 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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
Silma
Census Village Code
374799
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Khunti
District Census Code
365
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karra
Sub-district Census Code
02700
CD Block
Karra
Gram Panchayat
Dumargari
Households
219
Population
1,068
Male Population
546
Female Population
522
Sex Ratio
956.04
Area
104.72 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Nearest Town Distance
35 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
835203
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 1,019.86 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.88 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 11.8% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 17.42% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 4.3% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silma in the official administrative record. Census village code 374799, Dumargari Gram Panchayat and Karra CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
365
Sub-district Census Code
02700
Village Census Code
374799
CD Block Code
0206
Gram Panchayat Code
0141
CD Block Name
Karra
Gram Panchayat Name
Dumargari

Location and Distance

Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Silma, about 35 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Khunti
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Khunti
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Ranchi
Distance from Nearest Town
35 km
Total Geographical Area
104.72 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,068 people in 219 households, with 546 male residents and 522 female residents. The average household size is 4.88, and SC share is 11.8% and ST share is 17.42% for Silma. Population density works out to about 1,019.86 people per sq km.

Total Households
219
Total Population
1,068
Male Population
546
Female Population
522
Sex Ratio
956.04
Average Household Size
4.88
SC Population
126
SC Male Population
71
SC Female Population
55
SC Population Share
11.8
ST Population
186
ST Male Population
88
ST Female Population
98
ST Population Share
17.42
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silma list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Silma. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silma include hand pump 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.94 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Silma include self-help groups, 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Silma 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silma show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 67.31 hectares and irrigated land is 2.89 hectares (4.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.5
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.24 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
16.01 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.72 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
67.31
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.58 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.89
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.89 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silma

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 and state

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
Indian Bank 1 50%
Bank of India 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
Indian Bank ATM 835203 Lohardagga Lohardaga Jori Lohardaga Jainathpur, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835203
Bank of India CRM 835203 Lohardagga Bhandra Jhiko Ps :- Bhandra Bank of India Jhiko Chatti Jhiko, Lohardagga, Jharkhand, 835203

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 Silma village located?

Silma is in Karra Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Silma village in?

Silma village is in Khunti district.

Which state is Silma village in?

Silma village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Silma under?

Silma comes under Karra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silma?

The Census village code of Silma is 374799.

Which Gram Panchayat is Silma under?

Silma is listed under DUMARGARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karra.

What is the population of Silma village?

The village record lists 1,068 people and 219 households for Silma.

How many households are in Silma village?

The village record lists 219 households for Silma.

What is the male and female population of Silma?

The record lists 546 male residents and 522 female residents for Silma.

What is the sex ratio of Silma village?

The sex ratio of Silma is 956.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silma village?

The reported geographical area of Silma is 104.72 hectares.

What is the population density of Silma village?

The approximate population density of Silma is 1,019.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silma?

The nearest town listed for Silma is Ranchi, about 35 km away.

How far is Silma from the district headquarters?

Silma is about 30 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silma from the sub-district headquarters?

Silma is about 10 km from Karra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silma?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Silma.

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

For Silma, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 67.31 hectares and irrigated land is 2.89 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silma. 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.