Purani Jelam is an inhabited village in Jonai Sub-district of Dhemaji district, Assam. Its Census village code is 289590, the Census 2011 record lists 1,025 people in 175 households and the reported area is 11 hectares. The local references include Kemi Jelem Gram Panchayat, Murkongselek CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pasighat at about 31 km.
In short:
Purani Jelam is a village in Jonai Sub-district, Dhemaji district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 289590 and 1,025 people in 175 households.
Village Code289590
Population1,025
Households175
Area11 hectares
Nearest TownPasighat
Detailed village profile
Purani Jelam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,025 people, 11 hectares of reported area and Pasighat as the nearest town reference for Purani Jelam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Purani Jelam falls under Jonai Sub-district in Dhemaji district, Assam.
The Census village code is 289590.
The record lists 1,025 people living in 175 households.
The reported village area is 11 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Pasighat.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Purani Jelam
Census Village Code
289590
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Dhemaji
District Census Code
308
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jonai
Sub-district Census Code
02057
CD Block
Murkongselek
Gram Panchayat
Kemi Jelem
Households
175
Population
1,025
Male Population
521
Female Population
504
Sex Ratio
967.37
Area
11 hectares
Area
0.11 sq km
Nearest Town
Pasighat
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
787060
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density9,318.18 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.86 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.2%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share61.17%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Purani Jelam in the official administrative record. Census village code 289590, Kemi Jelem Gram Panchayat and Murkongselek CD Block.
State Census Code
18
District Census Code
308
Sub-district Census Code
02057
Village Census Code
289590
CD Block Code
0088
CD Block Name
Murkongselek
Gram Panchayat Name
Kemi Jelem
Location and Distance
Pasighat is the nearest town listed for Purani Jelam, about 31 km away. Dhemaji is listed as the district headquarters at about 118 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Jonai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Dhemaji
Distance from District Headquarter
118 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pasighat (Nt)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Arunachal Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pasighat
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
11 hectares
Area
0.11 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,025 people in 175 households, with 521 male residents and 504 female residents. The average household size is 5.86, and SC share is 0.2% and ST share is 61.17% for Purani Jelam. Population density works out to about 9,318.18 people per sq km.
Total Households
175
Total Population
1,025
Male Population
521
Female Population
504
Sex Ratio
967.37
Average Household Size
5.86
SC Population
2
SC Female Population
2
SC Population Share
0.2
ST Population
627
ST Male Population
318
ST Female Population
309
ST Population Share
61.17
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Purani Jelam list 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Purani Jelam. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Purani Jelam include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Purani Jelam include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Animal Cart
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Purani Jelam include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Purani Jelam show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Tomato. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mekhela Chadar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Japi
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tomato
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Pasi
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.0
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
1 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
3
60%
CRM
2
40%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
4
80%
Canara Bank
1
20%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Bazar Road Jonai Near Police Station Jonai, Dhemaji, Assam, 787060
State Bank of India
ATM
787060
Dhemaji
Jonai
Jonai Bazar (Ct)
Dhemaji Zic 17 Madras Rayang Military Station, Dhemaji, Assam, 787060
State Bank of India
CRM
787060
Dhemaji
Jonai
Jonai Bazar (Ct)
Jonai Jonai, Dhemaji, Assam, 787060
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Purani Jelam village located?
Purani Jelam is in Jonai Sub-district of Dhemaji district in Assam, India.
Which district is Purani Jelam village in?
Purani Jelam village is in Dhemaji district.
Which state is Purani Jelam village in?
Purani Jelam village is in Assam.
Which sub-district is Purani Jelam under?
Purani Jelam comes under Jonai Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Purani Jelam?
The Census village code of Purani Jelam is 289590.
Which Gram Panchayat is Purani Jelam under?
Purani Jelam is listed under KEMI JELEM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Murkongselek.
What is the population of Purani Jelam village?
The village record lists 1,025 people and 175 households for Purani Jelam.
How many households are in Purani Jelam village?
The village record lists 175 households for Purani Jelam.
What is the male and female population of Purani Jelam?
The record lists 521 male residents and 504 female residents for Purani Jelam.
What is the sex ratio of Purani Jelam village?
The sex ratio of Purani Jelam is 967.37 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Purani Jelam village?
The reported geographical area of Purani Jelam is 11 hectares.
What is the population density of Purani Jelam village?
The approximate population density of Purani Jelam is 9,318.18 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Purani Jelam?
The nearest town listed for Purani Jelam is Pasighat, about 31 km away.
How far is Purani Jelam from the district headquarters?
Purani Jelam is about 118 km from Dhemaji, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Purani Jelam from the sub-district headquarters?
Purani Jelam is about 8 km from Jonai, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Purani Jelam?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 government middle schools and 1 private secondary school for Purani Jelam.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Purani Jelam?
For Purani Jelam, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Tomato.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Purani Jelam?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Purani Jelam. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.