Silam Village
Silam is a revenue village in Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 2,446 in 469 households (Census 2011).
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2,446 souls. 469 homes.
Raidih block, Gumla district, Jharkhand.
Silam today
- Paddy(Common)₹1,800Pathalgaon APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Maize₹2,200Pathalgaon APMC · 12 Nov 2026
- Groundnut₹4,000Pathalgaon APMC · 11 Nov 2026
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Silam at a glance
Silam is one of the larger villages of Raidih block — 4th of 61 by population, with 2,446 people in 469 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 72.0%, above Gumla district's 64.2% (Raidih block: 69.0%), while the sex ratio was 1,018 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 996. It falls under Silam gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 835232, served by Silam post office. The village covers 1,240 hectares — about 12.4 km², or roughly 197 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Gumla assembly constituency and the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Raidih Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 41 members (2023-24) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Silam is in the Silam gram panchayat.
Other villages in Silam
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Silam compares
By population, Silam ranks #4 of 61 inhabited villages in Raidih block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Silam ranks
| Ranked by | Silam | In Gumla district | In Jharkhand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,446 | 55 of 942 | 1,750 of 29,393 (tied)above 94% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 469 | 50 of 942 | 1,694 of 29,393 (tied)above 94% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 72.0% | 205 of 942 | 4,628 of 29,393 (tied)above 84% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,018 per 1,000 males | 326 of 942 (tied) | 7,946 of 29,372 (tied)above 73% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.22 per household | 601 of 942 (tied) | 14,071 of 29,393 (tied)above 52% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 197.3 per km² | 396 of 942 | 21,311 of 29,278 (tied)above 27% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 47.7% | 593 of 942 (tied) | 13,342 of 29,393 (tied)above 54% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Silam
In Gumla district
- SalegutuKamdara, Gumla2,632 people · 73.0% literate · 1,029 per 1,000 · 5.08 per householdCompare →
- ArmaiGumla, Gumla2,756 people · 73.1% literate · 1,001 per 1,000 · 5.01 per householdCompare →
- KudraSisai, Gumla2,094 people · 69.1% literate · 1,043 per 1,000 · 5.27 per householdCompare →
- SakrauliSisai, Gumla1,820 people · 70.9% literate · 1,020 per 1,000 · 5.01 per householdCompare →
- TelgaonGumla, Gumla3,284 people · 74.4% literate · 1,000 per 1,000 · 5.30 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- SimidiriChakradharpur, West Singhbhum2,640 people · 73.5% literate · 1,009 per 1,000 · 5.19 per householdCompare →
- NariKisko, Lohardaga2,304 people · 70.5% literate · 1,009 per 1,000 · 5.14 per householdCompare →
- AsansolDumka, Dumka2,582 people · 73.0% literate · 1,020 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
- JingiKuru, Lohardaga2,179 people · 71.0% literate · 1,005 per 1,000 · 5.24 per householdCompare →
- Bara BoarijorBoarijor, Godda2,423 people · 70.4% literate · 1,028 per 1,000 · 5.36 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Silam had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 835232
Post office: Silam
Other villages in Raidih block
View all 61 →Silam — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 2,446Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,212 / 1,234
- Households
- 469
- People per home
- 5.2
- Literacy rate
- 72.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,167
- Work participation
- 47.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Silam on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Silam. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Silam · 23.0157° N, 84.5314° E
Electoral profile
Estimated: 100% of the 6 mapped villages in the same mandal fall in this constituency. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Silam
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- What you can look up
- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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- Revenue, Registration and Land Reforms Department, Government of Jharkhand
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Essential services & places near Silam
Silam isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Raidih block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices279 in Gumla district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics24 in Gumla district
Schools & anganwadis1 in Gumla district
Temples2 in Gumla district
Temple
Gumla
Churches3 in Gumla district
Other places of worship1 in Gumla district
Transport9 in Gumla district
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People often ask about Silam
Where is Silam located?
Silam is a village in Raidih block of Gumla district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Silam in?
Silam is in Gumla district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Silam belong to?
Silam comes under the Silam gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Silam?
The pincode of Silam, Raidih, Gumla is 835232.
What is the population of Silam?
As per the 2011 Census, Silam had a population of 2,446 (1,212 males and 1,234 females).
How many households are there in Silam?
Silam had 469 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Silam?
Silam covers about 1,240 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Silam?
The literacy rate of Silam was 72.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Silam?
Silam had 1,018 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Silam in?
Silam is in the Lohardaga Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Silam?
Sukhdeo Bhagat (Indian National Congress) won the Lohardaga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Silam, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Silam in?
Silam is in the Gumla assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Silam?
Bhushan Tirkey (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Gumla assembly seat, which includes Silam, in 2024.
Which development block is Silam in?
Silam is in the Raidih development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Silam?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Silam is 376298 and its Census 2011 village code is 376298.
Which villages are near Silam?
Villages near Silam include Raidih (about 15 km), Katkaia (about 15 km), Chhatarpur (about 15 km), Tururma (about 16 km), Masgaon (about 17 km).
What is the population of Silam in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Silam's Census 2011 population of 2,446 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 3,040 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Silam?
The sarpanch of Silam has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Silam?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
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- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 13 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Gumla district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Pathalgaon APMC, Kotba APMC, Jashpur APMC, Jashpur district — about 54 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Pathalgaon APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Kotba APMC | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Maize · Deshi Red | Pathalgaon APMC | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Groundnut · Big (With Shell) | Pathalgaon APMC | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Paddy(Common) · 1001 | Jashpur APMC | 2,370 | 2,370 | 2,370 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Groundnut · Groundnut seed | Jashpur APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Mahua · Mahua | Jashpur APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bamboo · Bamboo | Pathalgaon APMC | 200 | 200 | 200 | 31 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Silam's shops. Best mandi price near Silam →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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