Silakot village, Gairsain tehsil | Pincode 246431

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LGD code: 41909
Pincode: 246431
Post office: Mehalchauri
Population: 94
Households: 16
Literacy rate: 64.9%
Sex ratio: 774 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 55
Distance to district centre: 23 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 132 km
Distance to Delhi: 257 km
Nearest railway station: Ramnagar · 68 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Mehalchauri · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Silakot compares

By population, Silakot ranks #118 of 165 villages in Gairsain mandal.

Literacy rate

64.9%

−1.9% vs mandal average

Silakot: 64.9%
Gairsain mandal: 66.8%
Chamoli district: 71.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

774

−406 vs mandal average

Silakot: 774
Gairsain mandal: 1,180

Household size

people per home

5.9

+1.1 vs mandal average

Silakot: 5.9
Gairsain mandal: 4.8

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

Silakot at a glance

Silakot is a village of 94 people in 16 households (Census 2011) in Gairsain tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, the 118th-largest of 165 villages in Gairsain tehsil. Literacy is 65%, 2 points below the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 774 women per 1,000 men. It lies 23 km from the Chamoli district centre, 12 km from Sirauli, the nearest town, 68 km from Ramnagar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246431, served by Mehalchauri post office; the LGD village code is 41909. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Mehalchauri, 3 km away. The sarpanch is NEHA. The population is estimated at 111 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Silakot · this village	94	65%	—
Roykot · Gairsain	89	67%	0 km N
Malkot · Gairsain	238	68%	0 km N
Sankot · Gairsain	0	—	0 km N
Kot · Gairsain	618	71%	0 km N
Gaul · Gairsain	525	65%	1 km SE
Gadoli · Gairsain	231	69%	1 km SE

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Key facts — Silakot

LGD code: 41909
Pincode: 246431
Post office: Mehalchauri
Population (Census 2011): 94
Population (projected 2026): 111
Households: 16
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 774
Literacy rate: 64.9%
Coordinates: 29.97207°N, 79.34791°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Karnprayag
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: NEHA
Block / Mandal: Gairsain

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 Chamoli district level

Then & Now

Silakot — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Population · 2026

111

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.8%

Households · 2026

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: 94Census 2011
Households: 16Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 774 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1112026 proj. · +18.1% vs 2011
Est. households: 192026 projection
Active job cards: 68,421MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,959MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 83,23,825ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,026NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 90.5%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 87.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 91.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 41.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 87.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Chamoli district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Chamoli district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Chamoli 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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Getting there

How to reach Silakot

Mandal centre

Gairsain · ≈ 4.1 km

≈ 8 min by car · 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Chamoli · ≈ 23 km

≈ 48 min by car · 57 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 18,600 people

Sirauli · ≈ 12 km

≈ 24 min by car · 29 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun132 kmcapital
Delhi257 km
Kolkata1218 km
Mumbai1376 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationRamnagar68 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Mehalchauri3 km
ATM / bankUttarakhand Gramin Bank27 km
Petrol pumpHindustan Petroleum36 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry35 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station50 km

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September 2026

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Uttarakhand CM orders Chamoli village road completion in 3 months

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Uttarakhand CM orders Chamoli village road completion in 3 months
ChamoliThe News Mill3 days ago
Rain activity to ease across Uttarakhand from weekend; monsoon withdrawal after Sept 25
The Times of India3 days ago
They left Singapore for a village in Uttarakhand to give their son a slower childhood; Why this corporate
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First Badri Calf Born Through OPU-IVF Technology, Boosting Conservation of Uttarakhand’s Indigenous Breed
RuralVoice6 days ago
India-Nepal Bridge In Uttarakhand Caught In Signboard Row; Name Of Indian Village Covered With Black Sheet
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Uttarakhand School Video Raises Concerns Over Drinking Water
The Times of India11 days ago

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People often ask about Silakot

What is the pincode of Silakot?

The pincode of Silakot, Gairsain tehsil, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand is 246431. The post office is Mehalchauri.

Which post office delivers to Silakot?

Mail for Silakot is delivered through Mehalchauri post office, pincode 246431, in Gairsain tehsil, Chamoli district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Silakot located?

Silakot is a village in Gairsain tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Silakot as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Silakot village has a population of 94 across 16 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Silakot?

The current sarpanch of Silakot gram panchayat is NEHA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silakot in?

Silakot falls under the Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Uttarakhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silakot in?

Silakot falls under the Karnprayag assembly constituency (AC #6) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Silakot?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Silakot village is 64.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Silakot?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Silakot village is 774 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silakot?

12 schemes currently match residents of Silakot, including Mukhyamantri Swarozgar Yojana (Uttarakhand), Vidhwa Pension Yojana (Uttarakhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Silakot from Chamoli district centre?

Silakot is approximately 23 km (straight-line) from the centre of Chamoli district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Silakot?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silakot village is 41909.

Which is the nearest town to Silakot?

Sirauli (population 18,600, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Silakot in a straight line.

How big is Silakot compared to other villages in Gairsain tehsil?

Silakot ranks 118 of 165 villages in Gairsain tehsil by Census 2011 population (94 residents).

How far is Silakot from Dehradun?

Silakot is about 132 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 172 km.

How far is Silakot from Delhi?

Silakot is about 257 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 334 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Silakot?

Ramnagar is the nearest railway station to Silakot, about 68 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 89 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silakot?

Government Hospital, Mehalchauri is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silakot, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Silakot?

Uttarakhand Gramin Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Silakot, about 27 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 35 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Silakot?

Hindustan Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Silakot, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 47 km.

Who is the MP for Silakot?

Silakot is in Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Anil Baluni (Anil Baluni).

What is the population of Silakot in 2026?

Silakot is estimated at 111 people in 2026, up about 18% from 94 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Silakot in?

Uttarakhand falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Silakot in Chamoli district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Silakot?

NEHA is the sarpanch of Silakot gram panchayat, Gairsain tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Gairsain tehsil 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
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)