Indian Village Directory

Silkuwa Village

Silkuwa is an inhabited village in Dahi Sub-district of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 475548, the Census 2011 record lists 2,164 people in 491 households and the reported area is 337.77 hectares. The local references include Dahi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kukshi at about 3 km.

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Quick answer: Silkuwa is a village in Dahi Sub-district, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 475548 and 2,164 people in 491 households.
Village Code475548
Population2,164
Households491
Area337.77 hectares
Nearest TownKukshi

Key Village Facts

Village
Silkuwa
Census Village Code
475548
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Dhar
District Census Code
438
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dahi
Sub-district Census Code
03537
CD Block
Dahi
Households
491
Population
2,164
Male Population
1,099
Female Population
1,065
Sex Ratio
969.06
Area
337.77 hectares
Area
3.38 sq km
Nearest Town
Kukshi
Nearest Town Distance
3 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Silkuwa at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,164 people, 337.77 hectares of reported area and Kukshi as the nearest town reference for Silkuwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDhar
Sub-districtDahi
CD BlockDahi
  • Silkuwa falls under Dahi Sub-district in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 475548.
  • The record lists 2,164 people living in 491 households.
  • The reported village area is 337.77 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kukshi.
  • 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 Density640.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.41 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.57%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share45.15%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share56.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silkuwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 475548 and Dahi CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
438
Sub-district Census Code
03537
Village Census Code
475548
CD Block Code
0131
CD Block Name
Dahi

Location and Distance

Kukshi is the nearest town listed for Silkuwa, about 3 km away. Dhar is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Dahi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Dhar
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kukshi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
3 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Kukshi
Distance from Nearest Town
3 km
Total Geographical Area
337.77 hectares
Area
3.38 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,164 people in 491 households, with 1,099 male residents and 1,065 female residents. The average household size is 4.41, and SC share is 12.57% and ST share is 45.15% for Silkuwa. Population density works out to about 640.67 people per sq km.

Total Households
491
Total Population
2,164
Male Population
1,099
Female Population
1,065
Sex Ratio
969.06
Average Household Size
4.41
SC Population
272
SC Male Population
143
SC Female Population
129
SC Population Share
12.57
ST Population
977
ST Male Population
500
ST Female Population
477
ST Population Share
45.15
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silkuwa list 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private 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
4
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silkuwa include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Bio Gas Or Recycle Of Waste For Production Use
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
11.99 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
138.96 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
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 Silkuwa include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Silkuwa is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silkuwa show that net sown area is 245.71 hectares and irrigated land is 138.96 hectares (56.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
40.31
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
3.09 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
34.51 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.43 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.73 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
245.71
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
106.75 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
138.96

Other Available Details

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Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silkuwa

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
Within 5 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 local admin area

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
Axis Bank Limited 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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 454331 Dhar Dahi Silkuwa M.P. Ground Floor, Khasra No. 124/5/1/1, Rakwa No. 00 - 040, Gram: Silkuwa, Alirajpur Main Road, Tehsil: Dahi, Distt: D…

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 Silkuwa village located?

Silkuwa is in Dahi Sub-district of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Silkuwa village in?

Silkuwa village is in Dhar district.

Which state is Silkuwa village in?

Silkuwa village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Silkuwa under?

Silkuwa comes under Dahi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Silkuwa?

The Census village code of Silkuwa is 475548.

What is the population of Silkuwa village?

The village record lists 2,164 people and 491 households for Silkuwa.

How many households are in Silkuwa village?

The village record lists 491 households for Silkuwa.

What is the male and female population of Silkuwa?

The record lists 1,099 male residents and 1,065 female residents for Silkuwa.

What is the sex ratio of Silkuwa village?

The sex ratio of Silkuwa is 969.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silkuwa village?

The reported geographical area of Silkuwa is 337.77 hectares.

What is the population density of Silkuwa village?

The approximate population density of Silkuwa is 640.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silkuwa?

The nearest town listed for Silkuwa is Kukshi, about 3 km away.

How far is Silkuwa from the district headquarters?

Silkuwa is about 65 km from Dhar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silkuwa from the sub-district headquarters?

Silkuwa is about 35 km from Dahi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silkuwa?

The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Silkuwa.

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

For Silkuwa, net sown area is 245.71 hectares and irrigated land is 138.96 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silkuwa. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.