Indian Village Directory

Selani Village

Selani is an inhabited village in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 329854, the Census 2011 record lists 834 people in 166 households and the reported area is 218.03 hectares. The local references include Jaipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 19 km.

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Quick answer: Selani is a village in Jaipur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 329854 and 834 people in 166 households.
Village Code329854
Population834
Households166
Area218.03 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Key Village Facts

Village
Selani
Census Village Code
329854
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jaipur
Sub-district Census Code
02378
CD Block
Jaipur
Households
166
Population
834
Male Population
417
Female Population
417
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
218.03 hectares
Area
2.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
19 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723103
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Selani at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 834 people, 218.03 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Selani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPuruliya
BlockJaipur
CD BlockJaipur
  • Selani falls under Jaipur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 329854.
  • The record lists 834 people living in 166 households.
  • The reported village area is 218.03 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density382.52 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share21.82%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share30.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Selani in the official administrative record. Census village code 329854 and Jaipur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02378
Village Census Code
329854
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Jaipur

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Selani, about 19 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 50.1 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jaipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
14.5 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
50.1 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
19 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
19 km
Total Geographical Area
218.03 hectares
Area
2.18 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 834 people in 166 households, with 417 male residents and 417 female residents. The average household size is 5.02, and SC share is 3% and ST share is 21.82% for Selani. Population density works out to about 382.52 people per sq km.

Total Households
166
Total Population
834
Male Population
417
Female Population
417
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
5.02
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
14
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
3
ST Population
182
ST Male Population
96
ST Female Population
86
ST Population Share
21.82
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Selani list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Selani.

No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Selani include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Selani include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. 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
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Public Reading Room
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Selani is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 12 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
9 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Selani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 115 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares (30.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
103.03
Net Area Sown In Hectares
115.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
80 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
35.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
25 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Selani

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 67%
CRM 1 33%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Central Bank of India 1 33%
Indian Bank 1 33%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 33%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 723103 Puruliya Purulia - I Sindri Sindri Sindri Chas Rd;sindri Chasmore, Purulia Block-I, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723103
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 723103 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Rathola, Puruliya N C Dasgupta Road, Namopara, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723103
Indian Bank ATM 723103 Puruliya Purulia - I Puruliya (M) Kapika J K College Campus, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723103

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 Selani village located?

Selani is in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Selani village in?

Selani village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Selani village in?

Selani village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Selani under?

Selani comes under Jaipur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Selani?

The Census village code of Selani is 329854.

What is the population of Selani village?

The village record lists 834 people and 166 households for Selani.

How many households are in Selani village?

The village record lists 166 households for Selani.

What is the male and female population of Selani?

The record lists 417 male residents and 417 female residents for Selani.

What is the sex ratio of Selani village?

The sex ratio of Selani is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Selani village?

The reported geographical area of Selani is 218.03 hectares.

What is the population density of Selani village?

The approximate population density of Selani is 382.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Selani?

The nearest town listed for Selani is Puruliya, about 19 km away.

How far is Selani from the district headquarters?

Selani is about 50.1 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Selani from the sub-district headquarters?

Selani is about 14.5 km from Jaipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Selani?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Selani.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Selani?

For Selani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 115 hectares and irrigated land is 35 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Selani?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Selani. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Selani.

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.