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Village code 376298
Silam Village, Raidih Block: Map, PIN Code and Population
Silam is a village in Raidih Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Gumla district, Jharkhand. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Village Overview
Silam is a village in Raidih Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Gumla district, Jharkhand. For Silam, the population is 2,446, PIN code is 835207 and Census village code is 376298. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Silam Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 376298 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 835207 |
| Population | 2,446 |
| Households | 469 |
| Area | 1,240 ha / 12.40 sq. km / 3,064 acres |
| Population density | 197 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1018 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Gumla (7 km) |
| Current state | Jharkhand |
| Census 2011 state | Jharkhand |
| Current district | Gumla |
| Census 2011 district | Gumla |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 835207. This helps users verify the postal area for Silam, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 835207 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Gumla HO, Behratoli BO, Gumla Bazar SO, and Kartick Oraon College SO |
| Best matching post office | Gumla HO (Head office) |
| Delivery office records | 2 |
| Postal district | Gumla |
| Postal state | Jharkhand |
| Postal division | Gumla Division |
| Postal circle | Jharkhand Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Silam comes under Silam gram panchayat and Raidih C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Raidih Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The block headquarters is Gumla at 7 km. The Census district headquarters, Gumla, is 7 km away.
| Current state | Jharkhand |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Jharkhand |
| Current district | Gumla |
| Census 2011 district | Gumla |
| State code | 20 |
| District code | 366 |
| Block / Census sub-district code | 2716 |
| C.D. Block code | 222 |
| Block panchayat code | 222 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Silam village and its household count.
Total population
2,446 residents in 469 households
Male population
1,212
Female population
1,234
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: 165; Scheduled Tribes: 1,626
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Available; count: 1
Government primary school
Available; count: 2
Private primary school
Not available in village
Middle school
Available; government count: 1
Secondary school
Not available in village
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| Primary health sub-centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASHA worker | Available |
Connectivity and Public Services
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Available |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Available |
| State highway | Available |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Available |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Available |
| Agricultural credit society | Available |
| PDS shop | Available |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Available |
| Self-help group | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Not available in village |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| Daily newspaper supply | Not available in village |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Water, Sanitation and Power
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Available |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Not available in village |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Not available in village |
| Summer domestic power | 6 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 10 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 130.04 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 26 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 104.04 hectares |
| Wells / tube wells irrigated area | 19.50 hectares |
| Tanks / lakes irrigated area | 4 hectares |
| Forest area | 400.10 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 36.38 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 184.08 hectares |
| Other fallow land | 286.89 hectares |
| Main crop | Rice |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Raidih, 5-10 km away. |
|---|---|
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Raidih, 5-10 km away. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
How to Reach Silam
Gumla (7 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Gumla is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Gumla (7 km) |
|---|---|
| Block headquarters | Gumla (7 km) |
| Public bus service | Available |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Block, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Jharkhand government website Official state/UT portal
- Gumla district administration Official district portal
- Jharbhoomi land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 376298
- India Post PIN code search 835207
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Silam. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Govt Primary School | Available; 2 |
| Govt Middle School | Available; 1 |
| Primary Health Sub Centre | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 3 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 3 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner with Other Degree | 1 |
| Tap Water Untreated | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tap Water Untreated Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| River Canal | Available |
| River Canal Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Others | Available |
| Others Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Others Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSC | Available |
| Post Office | Available |
| Telephone Landlines | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available |
| Auto Modified Autos | Available |
| Tractors | Available |
| Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual Driven | Available |
| National Highway | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
Use the village code, district, block, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Silam village located?
Silam is located in Raidih Block, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Gumla.
Which Block is Silam in?
Silam is in Raidih Block. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Silam in?
District: Gumla.
What is the village code of Silam?
The Census village code of Silam is 376298.
What is the PIN code of Silam?
The PIN code reported for Silam is 835207.
What is the population of Silam?
Silam has 2,446 residents in 469 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Silam part of?
Silam comes under Silam gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Silam?
The nearest statutory town to Silam is Gumla (7 km).
Which crops are grown in Silam?
The main crops reported for Silam are Rice.
What land-use details are available for Silam?
Land-use details for Silam include net area sown: 130.04 hectares, irrigated area: 26 hectares, and unirrigated area: 104.04 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Silam?
Government primary school status for Silam is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Silam?
Public bus service is available in the village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Silam?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Silam?
The total geographical area of Silam is 1,240 hectares.
How many households are in Silam?
Silam has 469 households as per Census 2011.
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