Selwa is an inhabited village in Katangi Sub-district of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 497297, the Census 2011 record lists 2,689 people in 578 households and the reported area is 655.25 hectares. The local references include Katangi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katangi at about 5 km.
In short:
Selwa is a village in Katangi Sub-district, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 497297 and 2,689 people in 578 households.
Village Code497297
Population2,689
Households578
Area655.25 hectares
Nearest TownKatangi
Detailed village profile
Selwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,689 people, 655.25 hectares of reported area and Katangi as the nearest town reference for Selwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Selwa falls under Katangi Sub-district in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh.
The Census village code is 497297.
The record lists 2,689 people living in 578 households.
The reported village area is 655.25 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Katangi.
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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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
Selwa
Census Village Code
497297
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Balaghat
District Census Code
457
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Katangi
Sub-district Census Code
03667
CD Block
Katangi
Households
578
Population
2,689
Male Population
1,346
Female Population
1,343
Sex Ratio
997.77
Area
655.25 hectares
Area
6.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Katangi
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
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 Density410.38 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.65 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.47%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share1.79%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29.9%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Selwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 497297 and Katangi CD Block.
State Census Code
23
District Census Code
457
Sub-district Census Code
03667
Village Census Code
497297
CD Block Code
0257
CD Block Name
Katangi
Location and Distance
Katangi is the nearest town listed for Selwa, about 5 km away. Balaghat is listed as the district headquarters at about 53 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Katangi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
5 km
District Headquarter
Balaghat
Distance from District Headquarter
53 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Katangi
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Katangi
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
655.25 hectares
Area
6.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,689 people in 578 households, with 1,346 male residents and 1,343 female residents. The average household size is 4.65, and SC share is 14.47% and ST share is 1.79% for Selwa. Population density works out to about 410.38 people per sq km.
Total Households
578
Total Population
2,689
Male Population
1,346
Female Population
1,343
Sex Ratio
997.77
Average Household Size
4.65
SC Population
389
SC Male Population
200
SC Female Population
189
SC Population Share
14.47
ST Population
48
ST Male Population
18
ST Female Population
30
ST Population Share
1.79
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Selwa list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Selwa. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Selwa include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
8.5 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
30.48 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Selwa include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Selwa 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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Selwa is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Selwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 384.38 hectares and irrigated land is 114.91 hectares (29.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Dhan
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
154.8
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
53.71 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
41.5 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
8.66 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
384.38
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
269.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
114.91
Canals Area In Hectares
30.6 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
40.4 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
13.43 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.
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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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
25%
CRM
3
75%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
2
50%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
1
25%
ICICI Bank Limited
1
25%
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.
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 Selwa village located?
Selwa is in Katangi Sub-district of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Which district is Selwa village in?
Selwa village is in Balaghat district.
Which state is Selwa village in?
Selwa village is in Madhya Pradesh.
Which sub-district is Selwa under?
Selwa comes under Katangi Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Selwa?
The Census village code of Selwa is 497297.
What is the population of Selwa village?
The village record lists 2,689 people and 578 households for Selwa.
How many households are in Selwa village?
The village record lists 578 households for Selwa.
What is the male and female population of Selwa?
The record lists 1,346 male residents and 1,343 female residents for Selwa.
What is the sex ratio of Selwa village?
The sex ratio of Selwa is 997.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Selwa village?
The reported geographical area of Selwa is 655.25 hectares.
What is the population density of Selwa village?
The approximate population density of Selwa is 410.38 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Selwa?
The nearest town listed for Selwa is Katangi, about 5 km away.
How far is Selwa from the district headquarters?
Selwa is about 53 km from Balaghat, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Selwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Selwa is about 5 km from Katangi, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Selwa?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Selwa.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Selwa?
For Selwa, reported agricultural commodities include Dhan, Wheat and Chana, net sown area is 384.38 hectares and irrigated land is 114.91 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Selwa?
The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Selwa. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Selwa.
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.