Where is Silawan village located?
Silawan is in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Silawan Village
Silawan is an inhabited village in Shadhora Sub-district of Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 500558, the Census 2011 record lists 173 people in 31 households and the reported area is 583 hectares. The local references include Ashoknagar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ashoknagar at about 31 km.
Village Code500558
Population173
Households31
Area583 hectares
Nearest TownAshoknagar
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Silawan
- Census Village Code
- 500558
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- State Census Code
- 23
- District
- Ashoknagar
- District Census Code
- 459
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shadhora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03687
- CD Block
- Ashoknagar
- Households
- 31
- Population
- 173
- Male Population
- 84
- Female Population
- 89
- Sex Ratio
- 1,059.52
- Area
- 583 hectares
- Area
- 5.83 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ashoknagar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 31 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Silawan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 173 people, 583 hectares of reported area and Ashoknagar as the nearest town reference for Silawan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Silawan falls under Shadhora Sub-district in Ashoknagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
- The Census village code is 500558.
- The record lists 173 people living in 31 households.
- The reported village area is 583 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ashoknagar.
- 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 Density29.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.58 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share44.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Silawan in the official administrative record. Census village code 500558 and Ashoknagar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 23
- District Census Code
- 459
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03687
- Village Census Code
- 500558
- CD Block Code
- 0272
- CD Block Name
- Ashoknagar
Location and Distance
Ashoknagar is the nearest town listed for Silawan, about 31 km away. Ashoknagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 31 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shadhora
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 17 km
- District Headquarter
- Ashoknagar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 31 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ashoknagar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 31 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Madhya Pradesh
- Nearest Town
- Ashoknagar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 31 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 583 hectares
- Area
- 5.83 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 173 people in 31 households, with 84 male residents and 89 female residents. The average household size is 5.58, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Silawan. Population density works out to about 29.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 31
- Total Population
- 173
- Male Population
- 84
- Female Population
- 89
- Sex Ratio
- 1,059.52
- Average Household Size
- 5.58
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Silawan list 1 government primary 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silawan include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 46 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Silawan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Silawan include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Silawan is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Silawan show that reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Chana and Wheat, net sown area is 516 hectares and irrigated land is 230 hectares (44.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Soyabean
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Chana
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Wheat
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 32.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 19 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 516.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 286 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 230.0
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 184 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Silawan village in?
Silawan village is in Ashoknagar district.
Which state is Silawan village in?
Silawan village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Silawan under?
Silawan comes under Shadhora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Silawan?
The Census village code of Silawan is 500558.
What is the population of Silawan village?
The village record lists 173 people and 31 households for Silawan.
How many households are in Silawan village?
The village record lists 31 households for Silawan.
What is the male and female population of Silawan?
The record lists 84 male residents and 89 female residents for Silawan.
What is the sex ratio of Silawan village?
The sex ratio of Silawan is 1,059.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Silawan village?
The reported geographical area of Silawan is 583 hectares.
What is the population density of Silawan village?
The approximate population density of Silawan is 29.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Silawan?
The nearest town listed for Silawan is Ashoknagar, about 31 km away.
How far is Silawan from the district headquarters?
Silawan is about 31 km from Ashoknagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Silawan from the sub-district headquarters?
Silawan is about 17 km from Shadhora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Silawan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Silawan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Silawan?
For Silawan, reported agricultural commodities include Soyabean, Chana and Wheat, net sown area is 516 hectares and irrigated land is 230 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Silawan.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Silawan.