Village code 641078

Silamalai Village, Bodinayakanur Taluk: Map, PIN Code and Population

Silamalai is a village in Bodinayakanur Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Theni district, Tamil Nadu. 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.

Silamalai village map in Tamil Nadu
Silamalai village map image for Bodinayakanur Taluk, Tamil Nadu.

Village Overview

Silamalai is a village in Bodinayakanur Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Theni district, Tamil Nadu. For Silamalai, the population is 8,236, PIN code is 625528 and Census village code is 641078. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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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.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Silamalai village
Village code641078
PIN code625528
Population8,236
Households2,208
Area2,076.33 ha / 20.76 sq. km / 5,131 acres
Population density397 people per sq. km
Sex ratio991 females per 1,000 males
Nearest townBodinayakanur (8 km)
Current stateTamil Nadu
Census 2011 stateTamil Nadu
Current districtTheni
Census 2011 districtTheni

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 625528. This helps users verify the postal area for Silamalai, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Silamalai village
PIN code625528
Post offices linked with this PINSilamalai B.O, Sillamarathupatti S.O, B.Ammapatti B.O, Nagalapuram B.O, Pottipuram B.O, and Rasingapuram B.O
Best matching post officeSilamalai B.O (Branch office)
Delivery office records6
Postal districtTheni
Postal stateTamil Nadu
Postal divisionTheni Division
Postal circleTamilnadu Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

Location and Administration

Silamalai comes under Silamalai gram panchayat and Bodinayakanur C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Bodinayakanur Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The taluk headquarters is Bodinayakanur at 8 km. The Census district headquarters, Theni Allinagaram, is 25 km away.

Administrative details for Silamalai
Current stateTamil Nadu
Census 2011 stateTamil Nadu
Current districtTheni
Census 2011 districtTheni
State code33
District code624
Taluk / Census sub-district code5842
Gram panchayat code0096
C.D. Block code0277
Block panchayat code0277

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Silamalai village and its household count.

Total population

8,236 residents in 2,208 households

Male population

4,136

Female population

4,100

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: 1,684; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

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

Available; count: 9

Private pre-primary school

Not available in village

Government primary school

Available; count: 3

Private primary school

Not available in village

Middle school

Available; government count: 2

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Senior secondary school

Available; government count: 1

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.

Health facilities reported for Silamalai
Primary health centre1
Primary health sub-centre1
Dispensary1
ASHA workerAvailable
Veterinary hospital1
Medicine shop4

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.

Connectivity and public services for Silamalai
Public bus serviceAvailable
Private bus serviceAvailable
Railway stationNot available in village
National highwayNot available in village
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Post officeNot available in village
Village PIN code facilityAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeNot available in village
ATMNot available in village
Commercial bankNot available in village
Cooperative bankNot available in village
Agricultural credit societyAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village
Weekly haatNot available in village
Self-help groupAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Birth and death registration officeAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable
Sports fieldAvailable
Public libraryAvailable
Public reading roomAvailable

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.

Water, sanitation and power details for Silamalai
Treated tap waterAvailable
Untreated tap waterAvailable
Hand pumpNot available in village
Tube wells / boreholesAvailable
Closed drainageNot available in village
Open drainageAvailable
Total sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Domestic power supplyAvailable
Agriculture power supplyAvailable
Commercial power supplyAvailable
Summer domestic power20 hours per day
Winter domestic power22 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.

Agriculture and land-use records for Silamalai
Net area sown1,576.75 hectares
Irrigated area391.52 hectares
Unirrigated area1,185.23 hectares
Wells / tube wells irrigated area382.89 hectares
Tanks / lakes irrigated area8.63 hectares
Non-agricultural area252.43 hectares
Current fallow land199.16 hectares
Main cropMaize
Second cropCow Pea
Third cropField Been

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.

Nearest facility clues for Silamalai
Railway stationNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.
Post officeNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
Commercial bankNot available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km.
ATMNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km.
Mandi / regular marketNot available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away.

How to Reach Silamalai

Bodinayakanur (8 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Bodinayakanur 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.

Travel and connectivity details for Silamalai
Nearest major townBodinayakanur (8 km)
Taluk headquartersBodinayakanur (8 km)
Public bus serviceAvailable
Railway station in villageNot available in village
All-weather roadAvailable

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 Taluk, 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.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Silamalai. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Silamalai
Govt Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKGAvailable; 9
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 3
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 2
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Senior Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Private Vocational Training School ITIAvailable; 1
Government Non Formal Training CentreAvailable; 1
Primary Health Centre1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength2
Primary Health Centre Doctors in Position1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength6
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff in Position5
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Doctors in Position1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Maternity and Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff in Position1
TB Clinic1
TB Clinic Doctors Total Strength1
TB Clinic Doctors in Position1
TB Clinic Para Medical Para Medical Staff Total Strength3
TB Clinic Para Medical Para Medical Staff in Position2
Dispensary1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength2
Dispensary Doctors in Position1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength6
Dispensary Para Medical Staff in Position5
Veterinary Hospital1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors in Position1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff in Position1
Family Welfare Centre1

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, taluk, 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 Silamalai village located?

Silamalai is located in Bodinayakanur Taluk, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Theni.

Which Taluk is Silamalai in?

Silamalai is in Bodinayakanur Taluk. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Silamalai in?

District: Theni.

What is the village code of Silamalai?

The Census village code of Silamalai is 641078.

What is the PIN code of Silamalai?

The PIN code reported for Silamalai is 625528.

What is the population of Silamalai?

Silamalai has 8,236 residents in 2,208 households as per Census 2011.

Which gram panchayat is Silamalai part of?

Silamalai comes under Silamalai gram panchayat.

Which is the nearest town to Silamalai?

The nearest statutory town to Silamalai is Bodinayakanur (8 km).

Which crops are grown in Silamalai?

The main crops reported for Silamalai are Maize, Cow Pea, and Field Been.

What land-use details are available for Silamalai?

Land-use details for Silamalai include net area sown: 1,576.75 hectares, irrigated area: 391.52 hectares, and unirrigated area: 1,185.23 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Silamalai?

Government primary school status for Silamalai is available in the village.

Is public bus service available in Silamalai?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Silamalai?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Silamalai?

The total geographical area of Silamalai is 2,076.33 hectares.

How many households are in Silamalai?

Silamalai has 2,208 households as per Census 2011.

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