Village in Haryana, India
| Silokhera | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Gurugram |
| Region | North India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Corporation |
| • Body | Municipal Corporation, Gurugram |
| Population | |
| • Total | 7,715 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Haryanvi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 122001 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-HR |
| Vehicle registration | HR-26-XX-XXXX |
| Website | haryana |
Silokhra is a village located in Gurugram city in the Gurugram district of Haryana, India. The village has a population of approximately 7715 individuals residing in around 1831 households. Although there are various castes living in the village, Brahmins make up the most significant demographic.
The farmland surrounding the village has been acquired by developers and transformed into a hub of modern buildings and townships. The Unitech Group has purchased the majority of the village land for a 300-acre residential township consisting of apartments, plots, and private villas. Several notable landmarks, such as the Signature Towers, Crown Plaza, Westin Hotel, Shikshantar School, The World Spa, Uniworld City, and The Palms, are all part of this bustling township.
Sectors 15, Sushantlok, DLF Phase-4, and Sector 29 of Gurgaon were previously part of Silokhra village before being acquired by the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran. These areas are now the center of attraction for tourists, as they feature the Kingdom of Dreams, India's first live entertainment theatre, Appu Ghar by Oysters, one of the most popular water parks, and 125 cafes and restaurants.
History
During the early 1800s, when India was under British colonial rule, Silokhra was a part of the Paragana of Badshahpur-Jharsa. This region was ruled by Begum Samru (1753-1836), who constructed a magnificent palace for herself between Badshahpur and Jharsa. Jharsa was the primary cantonment of Begum Samru.Pt. Amar Singh Sharma (30 July 1940 – 6 December 2015) was a respected Indian Hindu Brahmin and a senior panchayat member of Silokhra village. He is widely regarded as the architect of modern Silokhra. Pt. Sharma was elected as a panchayat member of Silokhra three times, and his son, Mr. Lalit Sharma, also served as a panchayat member in 2008. Throughout his career, Pt. Sharma served three terms as a senior panchayat member.
He was known for his close association with Ch. Dharambir Gauba, a former MLA of Gurugram. Pt. Sharma briefly served as the village Pradhan without a formal portfolio, reflecting his stature and influence in the community. His role extended beyond Silokhra, as he also represented the villages of Saini Khera and Sukhrali.
Pt. Amar Singh Sharma earned a reputation as a leader deeply committed to social welfare. He made significant decisions that improved the lives of underprivileged villagers and worked tirelessly for the upliftment of his community. Known for his practical approach and dedication, he was often referred to as the "Iron Man" of the region. His popularity and approachability earned him the affectionate title of "Chacha" (Uncle) Amar Singh among the villagers.
Pt. Amar Singh Sharma passed away in Gurugram on 6 December 2015 after a prolonged illness. His contributions and legacy continue to be remembered fondly by the people of Silokhra and the surrounding villages
Location
Silokhra is near the HUDA City Centre metro station, South City 1, Sector 31, Sector 40 in the middle of Gurgaon. Located on the 28 acre of land, the village falls under the ward number 32 of Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG).
Climate of Silokhra & Election Results
| Climate data for Silokhera | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 70.0 (21.1) |
75.6 (24.2) |
86.0 (30.0) |
97.2 (36.2) |
103.3 (39.6) |
102.7 (39.3) |
95.2 (35.1) |
91.9 (33.3) |
93.0 (33.9) |
91.2 (32.9) |
82.9 (28.3) |
73.4 (23.0) |
88.5 (31.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 45.1 (7.3) |
50.2 (10.1) |
59.7 (15.4) |
70.7 (21.5) |
78.6 (25.9) |
82.9 (28.3) |
79.9 (26.6) |
78.6 (25.9) |
75.9 (24.4) |
67.1 (19.5) |
55.0 (12.8) |
46.8 (8.2) |
65.8 (18.8) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 0.80 (20.3) |
0.59 (15.0) |
0.62 (15.8) |
0.26 (6.7) |
0.69 (17.5) |
2.16 (54.9) |
9.11 (231.5) |
10.19 (258.7) |
5.03 (127.8) |
1.43 (36.3) |
0.20 (5.0) |
0.31 (7.8) |
31.39 (797.3) |
| Average rainy days | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 39.1 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 213.9 | 217.5 | 238.7 | 261.0 | 263.5 | 198.0 | 167.4 | 176.7 | 219.0 | 269.7 | 246.0 | 217.0 | 2,688.4 |
2011 MCG Elections (Ward 29)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Saroj Yadav W/o Satish Yadav | 1320 | |||
| Independent | Rajbala SharmaW/o Parveen Sharma | 1256 | |||
| Other candidates- 9 | 3774 | ||||
| Turnout | 6,350 | ||||
2017 MCG Elections (Ward 32)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | Arti RaoW/o Anil Yadav | 4360 | |||
| Independent | Sunita Rani W/o Sajjan Singh | 3822 | |||
| Other candidates- 3 | 2310 | ||||
| Turnout | 10,492 | ||||
See also
- Delhi Ridge
- Leopards of Haryana
- Gurugram leopard and deer safari
- List of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Haryana
- Badshahpur
- Bandhwari
- Gurugram Airstrip
References
- "South City-i Pin Code (Gurgaon, Haryana) | South City-i Postal Index Number Code (Pincode)".
- "Rs 7.75L stolen from Limo Lady's house | Gurgaon News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "MLA's dress code remark: Protests rage on - Indian Express".
- "Gurugram election result 2017: Full list of winners in Municipal Corporation of Gurugram polls". 25 September 2017.
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