Silwani village, Bironkhal tehsil | Pincode 246276

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LGD code: 46848
Pincode: 246276
Post office: Bironkhal (A)
Population: 68
Households: 17
Literacy rate: 52.9%
Sex ratio: 1125 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 35
Distance to district centre: 11 km
Distance to mandal centre: 4 km
Distance to Dehradun: 104 km
Distance to Delhi: 230 km
Nearest railway station: Kotdwara · 53 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Farsarigad · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Silwani compares

By population, Silwani ranks #184 of 268 villages in Bironkhal mandal.

Literacy rate

52.9%

−14.3% vs mandal average

Silwani: 52.9%
Bironkhal mandal: 67.2%
Pauri Garhwal district: 72.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,125

−133 vs mandal average

Silwani: 1,125
Bironkhal mandal: 1,258

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.2 vs mandal average

Silwani: 4.0
Bironkhal mandal: 4.2

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

Silwani at a glance

Silwani is a village of 68 people in 17 households (Census 2011) in Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, the 184th-largest of 268 villages in Bironkhal tehsil. Literacy is 53%, 14 points below the tehsil average of 67% and the sex ratio is 1,125 women per 1,000 men. It lies 11 km from the Pauri Garhwal district centre, 25 km from Kulheri, the nearest town, 53 km from Kotdwara railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 246276, served by Bironkhal (A) post office; the LGD village code is 46848. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Farsarigad, 4 km away. The village votes in Chaubattakhal assembly constituency, represented by MLA Satpal Maharaj. The population is estimated at 80 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Silwani · this village	68	53%	—
Malai · Satpuli	90	69%	0 km N
Jiwaye · Bironkhal	500	58%	0 km N
Giwali · Satpuli	35	83%	0 km N
Chai · Satpuli	150	59%	0 km N
Raiwari · Satpuli	0	—	0 km N
Jiwai · Amroha	2,386	53%	0 km N

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Key facts — Silwani

LGD code: 46848
Pincode: 246276
Post office: Bironkhal (A)
Population (Census 2011): 68
Population (projected 2026): 80
Households: 17
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1125
Literacy rate: 52.9%
Coordinates: 29.94509°N, 79.02347°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Garhwal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chaubattakhal
Member of Parliament: Anil Baluni
Member of Legislative Assembly: Satpal Maharaj
Block / Mandal: Bironkhal

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 Pauri Garhwal district level

Then & Now

Silwani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

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: 68Census 2011
Households: 17Census 2011
Literacy rate: 52.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1125 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 802026 proj. · +17.6% vs 2011
Est. households: 202026 projection
Active job cards: 79,910MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 41,438MGNREGA · 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: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Pauri Garhwal district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 68,149PMAY-G · 68,149 of 69,194 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Pauri Garhwal district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 25,701Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Pauri Garhwal 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 Silwani

Mandal centre

Bironkhal · ≈ 3.8 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Pauri Garhwal · ≈ 11 km

≈ 23 min by car · 27 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,444 people

Kulheri · ≈ 25 km

≈ 51 min by car · 1 h 1 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Dehradun104 kmcapital
Delhi230 km
Kolkata1240 km
Mumbai1358 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKotdwara53 km
Bus stopRatkot5 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Farsarigad4 km
ATM / bankCanera Bank Rathkhaal Manila29 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum37 km
CollegeUttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry13 km
Police stationRudraprayag Police Station38 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Silwani

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🛕Rasulan Deeba TempleTemple4.6 km ↗

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Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

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News from Pauri Garhwal & Uttarakhand

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Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award
Garhwal Post16h ago
Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers
Cityairnews2 days ago
Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee
etvbharat.com2 days ago
Former CM Harish Rawat appears before ED in 2016 Uttarakhand recruitment exam case
The New Indian Express2 days ago
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power
The Economic Times4 days ago
From school graduate to water scientist: Reviving mountain springs in Uttarakhand
India Water Portal5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Silwani

What is the pincode of Silwani?

The pincode of Silwani, Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand is 246276. The post office is Bironkhal (A).

Which post office delivers to Silwani?

Mail for Silwani is delivered through Bironkhal (A) post office, pincode 246276, in Bironkhal tehsil, Pauri Garhwal district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Silwani located?

Silwani is a village in Bironkhal tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.

What is the population of Silwani as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Silwani village has a population of 68 across 17 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silwani in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silwani in?

Silwani falls under the Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC #39) of Uttarakhand.

What is the literacy rate in Silwani?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Silwani village is 52.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Silwani?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Silwani village is 1125 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silwani?

12 schemes currently match residents of Silwani, 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 Silwani from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

Silwani is approximately 11 km (straight-line) from the centre of Pauri Garhwal district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Silwani?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silwani village is 46848.

Which is the nearest town to Silwani?

Kulheri (population 10,444, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 25 km from Silwani in a straight line.

How big is Silwani compared to other villages in Bironkhal tehsil?

Silwani ranks 184 of 268 villages in Bironkhal tehsil by Census 2011 population (68 residents).

How far is Silwani from Dehradun?

Silwani is about 104 km from Dehradun in a straight line (the state capital of Uttarakhand); by road expect roughly 135 km.

How far is Silwani from Delhi?

Silwani is about 230 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 299 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Silwani?

Kotdwara is the nearest railway station to Silwani, about 53 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 69 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Silwani?

Ratkot is the nearest bus stop to Silwani, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 6 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silwani?

Government Hospital, Farsarigad is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silwani, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Silwani?

Canera Bank Rathkhaal Manila is the nearest ATM or bank to Silwani, about 29 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 37 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Silwani?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Silwani, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Who is the MLA of Silwani?

Silwani falls under Chaubattakhal assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Satpal Maharaj (BJP).

Who is the MP for Silwani?

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

What is the population of Silwani in 2026?

Silwani is estimated at 80 people in 2026, up about 18% from 68 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Silwani in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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How Silwani compares

Silwani at a glance

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Key facts — Silwani

Population, education, health & sanitation

Silwani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Silwani on the mapसिलवानी

How to reach Silwani

Temples & shrines near Silwani

Villages sharing pincode 246276

Other villages named Silwani

Latest posts

Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Notable persons of Silwani

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Upcoming events

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Gandhi Jayanti

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Karva Chauth

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Diwali (Deepavali)

Govardhan Puja

Uttarakhand Foundation Day

Bhai Dooj

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People often ask about Silwani

What is the pincode of Silwani?

Which post office delivers to Silwani?

In which district is Silwani located?

What is the population of Silwani as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silwani in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Silwani in?

What is the literacy rate in Silwani?

What is the sex ratio in Silwani?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Silwani?

How far is Silwani from Pauri Garhwal district centre?

What is the LGD code of Silwani?

Which is the nearest town to Silwani?

How big is Silwani compared to other villages in Bironkhal tehsil?

How far is Silwani from Dehradun?

How far is Silwani from Delhi?

Which is the nearest railway station to Silwani?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Silwani?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Silwani?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Silwani?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Silwani?

Who is the MLA of Silwani?

Who is the MP for Silwani?

What is the population of Silwani in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Silwani in?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Silwani — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Silwani on the mapसिलवानी

Latest posts

Uttarakhand REAP project bags SKOCH Gold Award

Programme on Horticulture and Natural Farming for Uttarakhand Farmers

Man Kills Sister, Neighbour Over Suspicion Of Love Affair In Uttarakhand's Roorkee

Notable persons of Silwani

Open jobs in Silwani

Upcoming events

Anant Chaturdashi

Gram Sabha — Q3 2026

Gandhi Jayanti

Navaratri (Sharad)

Dussehra (Vijayadashami)