Silod village, Nadiad taluka | Pincode 387320

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LGD code: 517599
Pincode: 387320
Post office: Dabhan
Population: 2,961
Households: 620
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Sex ratio: 970 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,041

Census 2011 · in context

How Silod compares

By population, Silod ranks #33 of 47 villages in Nadiad mandal.

Literacy rate

71.7%

−2.9% vs mandal average

Silod: 71.7%
Nadiad mandal: 74.6%
Kheda district: 72.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

970

+37 vs mandal average

Silod: 970
Nadiad mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.8

Same as the mandal average

Silod: 4.8
Nadiad mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Silod at a glance

Silod is a village of 2,961 people in 620 households (Census 2011) in Nadiad taluka, Kheda district, Gujarat, the 33rd-largest of 47 villages in Nadiad taluka. Literacy is 72%, 3 points below the taluka average of 75% and the sex ratio is 970 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 387320, served by Dabhan post office; the LGD village code is 517599. The sarpanch is sarpanch silod, and the village votes in Limbdi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana. The population is estimated at 3,491 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Silod

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: NADIAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 7
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SILOD
Total area (ha): 380.36
Irrigated area (ha): 299.46
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Silod

LGD code: 517599
Pincode: 387320
Post office: Dabhan
Population (Census 2011): 2,961
Population (projected 2026): 3,491
Households: 620
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 970
Literacy rate: 71.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Limbdi
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sarpanch silod
Block / Mandal: Nadiad

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kheda district level

Then & Now

Silod — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,961

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,491

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

620

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

731

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,961Census 2011
Households: 620Census 2011
Literacy rate: 71.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 970 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4912026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7312026 projection
Active job cards: 39,956MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 15,772MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 868NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 76.1%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kheda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kheda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kheda district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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‘Wait And Watch’: Gujarat Government Holds Off Drought Call Despite Crop Losses In Three Districts

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Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth

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AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat

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‘Wait And Watch’: Gujarat Government Holds Off Drought Call Despite Crop Losses In Three Districts
GujaratSamachar English11h ago
Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth
The Tribune18h ago
AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat
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Global Agriculture2 days ago
Gujarat’s Kalpasar Project Still On Paper After 28 Years, Farmers May Have To Wait Another Eight Years For Water
GujaratSamachar English2 days ago

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People often ask about Silod

What is the pincode of Silod?

The pincode of Silod, Nadiad taluka, Kheda district, Gujarat is 387320. The post office is Dabhan.

Which post office delivers to Silod?

Mail for Silod is delivered through Dabhan post office, pincode 387320, in Nadiad taluka, Kheda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Silod located?

Silod is a village in Nadiad taluka of Kheda district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Silod as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Silod village has a population of 2,961 across 620 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Silod?

The current sarpanch of Silod gram panchayat is sarpanch silod.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silod in?

Silod falls under the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silod in?

Silod falls under the Limbdi assembly constituency (AC #61) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Silod?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Silod village is 71.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Silod?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Silod village is 970 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silod?

12 schemes currently match residents of Silod, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Silod?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silod village is 517599.

How big is Silod compared to other villages in Nadiad taluka?

Silod ranks 33 of 47 villages in Nadiad taluka by Census 2011 population (2,961 residents).

Who is the MLA of Silod?

Silod falls under Limbdi assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana (BJP).

Who is the MP for Silod?

Silod is in Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandubhai Shihora (BJP).

What is the population of Silod in 2026?

Silod is estimated at 3,491 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,961 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Silod in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Silod in Kheda district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Silod?

sarpanch silod is the sarpanch of Silod gram panchayat, Nadiad taluka. See the sarpanch list of Nadiad taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)