Indian Village Directory

Silphor Village

Silphor is an inhabited village in Jaipur Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 329852, the Census 2011 record lists 948 people in 175 households and the reported area is 154.59 hectares. The local references include Jaipur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 25 km.

In short:

Silphor is a village in Jaipur Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 329852 and 948 people in 175 households.

Village Code329852
Population948
Households175
Area154.59 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya

Detailed village profile

Silphor at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 948 people, 154.59 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Silphor, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Puruliya
Block Jaipur
CD Block Jaipur
  • Silphor falls under Jaipur Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 329852.
  • The record lists 948 people living in 175 households.
  • The reported village area is 154.59 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

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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
Silphor
Census Village Code
329852
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
175
Population
948
Male Population
491
Female Population
457
Sex Ratio
930.75
Area
154.59 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
25 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 Density 613.24 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.42 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 28.9% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 2.53% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 19.6% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Silphor in the official administrative record. Census village code 329852 and Jaipur CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02378
Village Census Code
329852
CD Block Code
0225
CD Block Name
Jaipur

Location and Distance

Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Silphor, about 25 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 56.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Jaipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13.2 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
56.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
154.59 hectares
Area
1.55 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 948 people in 175 households, with 491 male residents and 457 female residents. The average household size is 5.42, and SC share is 28.9% and ST share is 2.53% for Silphor. Population density works out to about 613.24 people per sq km.

Total Households
175
Total Population
948
Male Population
491
Female Population
457
Sex Ratio
930.75
Average Household Size
5.42
SC Population
274
SC Male Population
144
SC Female Population
130
SC Population Share
28.9
ST Population
24
ST Male Population
9
ST Female Population
15
ST Population Share
2.53
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Silphor 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

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Silphor include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
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 Silphor include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Silphor include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Silphor is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 24 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Silphor show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Bamboo Products, net sown area is 153 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares (19.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Manufacturers Commodities First
Bamboo Products
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.59
Net Area Sown In Hectares
153.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
123 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
30.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20 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

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Silphor

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
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 723201 Puruliya Jaipur Jaypur (Ct) Jaypur State Bank of India Jaypur, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723201

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 Silphor village located?

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

Which district is Silphor village in?

Silphor village is in Puruliya district.

Which state is Silphor village in?

Silphor village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Silphor under?

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

What is the Census village code of Silphor?

The Census village code of Silphor is 329852.

What is the population of Silphor village?

The village record lists 948 people and 175 households for Silphor.

How many households are in Silphor village?

The village record lists 175 households for Silphor.

What is the male and female population of Silphor?

The record lists 491 male residents and 457 female residents for Silphor.

What is the sex ratio of Silphor village?

The sex ratio of Silphor is 930.75 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Silphor village?

The reported geographical area of Silphor is 154.59 hectares.

What is the population density of Silphor village?

The approximate population density of Silphor is 613.24 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Silphor?

The nearest town listed for Silphor is Puruliya, about 25 km away.

How far is Silphor from the district headquarters?

Silphor is about 56.2 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Silphor from the sub-district headquarters?

Silphor is about 13.2 km from Jaipur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Silphor?

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

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

For Silphor, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Bamboo Products, net sown area is 153 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Silphor. These records include 1 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 Silphor.

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.