Selwe Village
Selwe is a revenue village in Wazirganj block, Gaya district, Bihar. It had a population of 917 in 157 households (Census 2011).
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917 souls. 157 homes.
Wazirganj block, Gaya district, Bihar.
Selwe today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,000Tekari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Bottle gourd₹3,000Tekari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Raddish₹2,000Tekari APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Happy Chhath Puja 2026 to every family of Selwe, Wazirganj block, Gaya!
Chhath Puja 2026 in Selwe
Bihar's official 2026 holiday list: Chhath Puja (Kharna) on Saturday 14 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Sunday 15 November 2026; Chhath Puja on Monday 16 November 2026.
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Selwe at a glance
Selwe is a mid-sized village of Wazirganj block: 917 people in 157 households (Census 2011), 83rd of its 138 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 65.6%, above Gaya district's 61.0% (Wazirganj block: 62.2%), while the sex ratio was 1,123 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 943. It falls under Ghuriyawan gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 805131. The village covers 261 hectares — about 2.6 km², or roughly 351 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Wazirganj Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 1 self-help group with 10 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Selwe is in the Ghuriyawan (घूरियावान) gram panchayat.
Other villages in Ghuriyawan
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Selwe compares
By population, Selwe ranks #83 of 138 inhabited villages in Wazirganj block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Selwe ranks
| Ranked by | Selwe | In Gaya district | In Bihar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 917 | 1,458 of 2,682 (tied) | 25,678 of 39,073 (tied)above 34% |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 157 | 1,337 of 2,682 (tied) | 25,519 of 39,073 (tied)above 35% |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 65.6% | 865 of 2,681 | 14,915 of 39,071 (tied)above 62% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,123 per 1,000 males | 80 of 2,681 (tied) | 1,269 of 39,052 (tied)above 97% |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.84 per household | 2,018 of 2,682 (tied) | 16,859 of 39,073 (tied)above 57% |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 351.3 per km² | 2,403 of 2,682 | 34,912 of 38,451 (tied)above 9% |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 25.7% | 2,405 of 2,682 (tied) | 31,928 of 39,073 (tied)above 18% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Selwe
In Gaya district
- SelariBarachatti, Gaya966 people · 68.8% literate · 1,114 per 1,000 · 5.62 per householdCompare →
- SemarwarMohanpur, Gaya1,091 people · 63.4% literate · 1,106 per 1,000 · 6.03 per householdCompare →
- IngunaBodh Gaya, Gaya902 people · 69.2% literate · 1,093 per 1,000 · 6.01 per householdCompare →
- InglishGaya Town C.D.Block, Gaya664 people · 64.6% literate · 1,088 per 1,000 · 5.72 per householdCompare →
- Raghunath KhapGurua, Gaya1,147 people · 65.6% literate · 1,136 per 1,000 · 5.41 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Bihar
- SitalpurTaraiya, Saran1,025 people · 63.9% literate · 1,131 per 1,000 · 5.69 per householdCompare →
- DamodarpurParoo, Muzaffarpur1,053 people · 63.5% literate · 1,136 per 1,000 · 5.88 per householdCompare →
- ParsauniBijaipur, Gopalganj833 people · 68.4% literate · 1,141 per 1,000 · 5.83 per householdCompare →
- Pakri ShamPhulwaria, Gopalganj1,138 people · 68.2% literate · 1,115 per 1,000 · 5.84 per householdCompare →
- Tola Bahor RaiJalalpur, Saran930 people · 63.2% literate · 1,095 per 1,000 · 5.92 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Selwe had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
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Villages sharing pincode 805131
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Bihar's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+27.1%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 917Census 2011
- Male / female
- 432 / 485
- Households
- 157
- People per home
- 5.8
- Literacy rate
- 65.6%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 236
- Work participation
- 25.7%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Selwe on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Selwe. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Selwe · 24.8005° N, 85.2308° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Selwe
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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Essential services & places near Selwe
Selwe isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Wazirganj block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices621 in Gaya district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
P O WAZIRGANJDISTRICT GAYA
Bank · No map location — listed by district
DHANMUN COMPLEX, MAIN ROAD, WAZORGANJ, GAYA DIST, BIHAR - 805131.
Bank · No map location — listed by district
SUMAN MARKET WAZIRGANJ GAYA BIHAR WAZGJ 805131
Hospitals & clinics502 in Gaya district
Schools & anganwadis65 in Gaya district
Colleges & universities37 in Gaya district
Police & fire stations1 in Gaya district
Government offices3 in Gaya district
Temples45 in Gaya district
Churches2 in Gaya district
Mosques7 in Gaya district
Other places of worship117 in Gaya district
Transport43 in Gaya district
Agriculture services7 in Gaya district
Community places38 in Gaya district
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People often ask about Selwe
Where is Selwe located?
Selwe is a village in Wazirganj block of Gaya district, Bihar, India.
Which district is Selwe in?
Selwe is in Gaya district of Bihar.
Which gram panchayat does Selwe belong to?
Selwe comes under the Ghuriyawan gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Selwe?
The pincode of Selwe, Wazirganj, Gaya is 805131.
What is the population of Selwe?
As per the 2011 Census, Selwe had a population of 917 (432 males and 485 females).
How many households are there in Selwe?
Selwe had 157 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Selwe?
Selwe covers about 261 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Selwe?
The literacy rate of Selwe was 65.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Selwe?
Selwe had 1,123 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Selwe in?
Selwe is in the Wazirganj development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Selwe?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Selwe is 256780 and its Census 2011 village code is 256780.
Which villages are near Selwe?
Villages near Selwe include Hisua (about 20 km), Narhat (about 20 km).
What is the population of Selwe in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Selwe's Census 2011 population of 917 by Bihar's official RGI projection (+27.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 1,170 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Selwe?
The sarpanch of Selwe has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 7.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Gaya district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Raddish · Raddish | Tekari APMC | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Gaya APMC | 2,900 | 3,300 | 3,100 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Gaya APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Tekari APMC | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Cauliflower · Cauliflower | Tekari APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Gaya APMC | 2,900 | 3,300 | 3,100 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Selwe's shops. Best mandi price near Selwe →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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