Silokhera

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.

The Iron Soul of Silokhara: A Legacy of Service and Resolve
In the quiet heart of Haryana, nestled among fields and humble homes, lies the village of Silokhara—once graced by a man whose heartbeat resonated with the spirit of the people. Pandit Amar Singh Sharma, born July 30, 1940, was not merely a senior member of the village council—he was its soul.
Celebrated as the architect of Silokhara’s modern development, Pandit Sharma valued action over accolades. Elected three times to the panchayat, he never pursued power but earned deep trust. On one occasion, he shouldered the responsibilities of a village head without holding the formal title—leading solely through moral authority and respect. His influence extended beyond Silokhara to neighboring villages like Saini Khera and Sukhdali, where he united communities through shared purpose and compassion.
But his reach was not confined to official roles—it touched hearts. Affectionately known in the village as Chacha Amar Singh, he was a beacon of warmth and wisdom. His collaboration with former Gurugram MLA Chaudhary Dharmbir Gauba further amplified his spirit of service.
From building roads to defending rights, his tireless efforts brought hope to the underserved. Thus, he earned the title of Iron Man—not for physical strength, but for his unyielding will to serve.
That torch of service did not extinguish with him. In 2008, his son Lalit Sharma stepped onto the same path, proving that true legacy lives not in memory, but in action.
On December 6, 2015, the village bid farewell to its guide, protector, and friend. Yet his presence lingers in every new pathway, every smiling face, and every respectful whisper of “Chacha Amar Singh.”
His journey reminds us: greatness is not born of showmanship, but of service—woven into every noble deed.

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

2011 MCG Elections (Ward 29)

2017 MCG Elections (Ward 32)

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

Villages in Gurgaon district

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