Where is Silanga village located?
Silanga is in Jaldega Sub-district of Simdega district in Jharkhand, India.
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.
Village Code376725
Population1,528
Households296
Area1,170 hectares
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density130.6 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.16 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.33%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share74.61%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.2%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.