Indian Village Directory

Silanga Village

Silanga is an inhabited village in Jaldega Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376725, the Census 2011 record lists 1,528 people in 296 households and the reported area is 1,170 hectares. The local references include Silanga Gram Panchayat, Jaldega CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 45 km.

In short:

Silanga is a village in Jaldega Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376725 and 1,528 people in 296 households.

Village Code376725
Population1,528
Households296
Area1,170 hectares

Detailed village profile

Silanga at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,528 people, 1,170 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Silanga, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Simdega
Sub-district Jaldega
CD Block Jaldega
Gram Panchayat SILANGA
  • Silanga falls under Jaldega Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 376725.
  • The record lists 1,528 people living in 296 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,170 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
  • 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

Key Village Facts

Village
Silanga
Census Village Code
376725
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaldega
Sub-district Census Code
02725
CD Block
Jaldega
Gram Panchayat
Silanga
Households
296
Population
1,528
Male Population
747
Female Population
781
Sex Ratio
1,045.52
Area
1,170 hectares
Area
11.7 sq km
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 130.6 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 7.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 74.61% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silanga in the official administrative record. Census village code 376725, Silanga Gram Panchayat and Jaldega CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02725
Village Census Code
376725
CD Block Code
0231
CD Block Name
Jaldega
Gram Panchayat Name
Silanga

Location and Distance

Simdega is the nearest town listed for Silanga, about 45 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jaldega
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
1,170 hectares
Area
11.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,528 people in 296 households, with 747 male residents and 781 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 7.33% and ST share is 74.61% for Silanga. Population density works out to about 130.6 people per sq km.

Total Households
296
Total Population
1,528
Male Population
747
Female Population
781
Sex Ratio
1,045.52
Average Household Size
5.16
SC Population
112
SC Male Population
65
SC Female Population
47
SC Population Share
7.33
ST Population
1,140
ST Male Population
555
ST Female Population
585
ST Population Share
74.61
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silanga list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silanga include hand pump water, river or canal 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.11 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Silanga 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
Cycle Rickshaw
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 Silanga include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silanga show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.48 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares (2.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
354.98 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
49.69
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
166.99 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
15.62 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
198.03 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
242.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
138.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
140.38 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Map and Location

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silanga village located?

Silanga is in Jaldega Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Silanga village in?

Silanga village is in Simdega district.

Which state is Silanga village in?

Silanga village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Silanga under?

Silanga comes under Jaldega Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silanga?

The Census village code of Silanga is 376725.

Which Gram Panchayat is Silanga under?

Silanga is listed under SILANGA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jaldega.

What is the population of Silanga village?

The village record lists 1,528 people and 296 households for Silanga.

How many households are in Silanga village?

The village record lists 296 households for Silanga.

What is the male and female population of Silanga?

The record lists 747 male residents and 781 female residents for Silanga.

What is the sex ratio of Silanga village?

The sex ratio of Silanga is 1,045.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silanga village?

The reported geographical area of Silanga is 1,170 hectares.

What is the population density of Silanga village?

The approximate population density of Silanga is 130.6 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silanga?

The nearest town listed for Silanga is Simdega, about 45 km away.

How far is Silanga from the district headquarters?

Silanga is about 45 km from Simdega, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silanga from the sub-district headquarters?

Silanga is about 13 km from Jaldega, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silanga?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Silanga.

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

For Silanga, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 138.48 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Silanga.

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.