★ Revenue village · Ramsar tehsil · Barmer ★

Selau

Ramsar tehsil
Pincode 344502
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Selau is a revenue village in Ramsar tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan. It had a population of 752 in 137 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

752 souls. 137 homes.

Ramsar tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan.

752
Population
137
Households
36.2%
Literacy
948
Sex ratio
LGD 88633Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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Selau is a village in Ramsar tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan. At the 2011 Census it had 752 people in 137 households, with a literacy rate of 36.2%. Its postal pincode is 344502.

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LGD village code88633
Census 2011 code88633
Pincode344502
TehsilRamsar · LGD 583
DistrictBarmer
Male / Female386 / 366 · Census 2011
Coordinates25.5765° N, 70.8235° E
Lok SabhaBarmer · Ummeda Ram Beniwal (INC)
AssemblySheo · Ravindra Singh Bhati (IND)
Census 2011 · in context

How Selau compares

By population, Selau ranks #48 of 171 inhabited villages in Ramsar tehsil.

Literacy rate%
36.2%
−14.3% vs Ramsar tehsil average
Selau
36.2%
Ramsar tehsil
50.5%
Barmer district
53.0%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
948
+43 vs Ramsar tehsil average
Selau
948
Ramsar tehsil
905
Barmer district
891
Household sizepeople per home
5.5
−0.3 vs Ramsar tehsil average
Selau
5.5
Ramsar tehsil
5.7
Barmer district
5.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Selau had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 2 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 more than 10 km away
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Selau at a glance

Selau is a village of 752 people in 137 households (Census 2011) in Ramsar tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, the 48th of 171 inhabited villages in Ramsar tehsil by population. Literacy is 36.2%, 14.3 points below the tehsil figure of 50.5%, and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 344502; the LGD village code is 88633.

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Key facts — Selau

LGD village code88633
Pincode344502
Population (Census 2011)752
Households137
Literacy36.2%
Sex ratio948 ♀/1000♂
Block / TehsilRamsar
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
752Census 2011
Male / female
386 / 366
Households
137
People per home
5.5
Education
Literacy rate
36.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Location & surroundings

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Selau · 25.5765° N, 70.8235° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaBarmer · Ummeda Ram Beniwal (INC), elected 2024
AssemblySheo · Ravindra Singh Bhati (IND), MLA since 2023

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Nearest services to Selau

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  • Bank branchNone within 25 km
  • ATMNone within 25 km
  • Post officeShere Ka Tala Branch Post Office · 5.4 km (straight line) · PIN 344502 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
  • Petrol pumpNone within 25 km
  • Hospital / PHCSubCentre, Bhojriya · 8.8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolNone within 25 km

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Banks, ATMs & post offices813 in Barmer district

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Hospitals & clinics207 in Barmer district

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Schools & anganwadis10 in Barmer district

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Colleges & universities6 in Barmer district

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Police & fire stations1 in Barmer district

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Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Barmer district

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Temples5 in Barmer district

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Other places of worship1 in Barmer district

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Transport19 in Barmer district

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Agriculture services3 in Barmer district

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Community places11 in Barmer district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Selau located?

    Selau is a village in Ramsar tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan, India.

  2. Which district is Selau in?

    Selau is in Barmer district of Rajasthan.

  3. What is the pincode of Selau?

    The pincode of Selau, Ramsar, Barmer is 344502.

  4. What is the population of Selau?

    As per the 2011 Census, Selau had a population of 752 (386 males and 366 females).

  5. How many households are there in Selau?

    Selau had 137 households at the 2011 Census.

  6. What is the literacy rate of Selau?

    The literacy rate of Selau was 36.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  7. What is the sex ratio of Selau?

    Selau had 948 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  8. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Selau in?

    Selau is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.

  9. Who is the MP for Selau?

    Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress) won the Barmer Lok Sabha seat, which includes Selau, in 2024.

  10. Which assembly constituency is Selau in?

    Selau is in the Sheo assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  11. Who is the MLA for Selau?

    Ravindra Singh Bhati (Independent) won the Sheo assembly seat, which includes Selau, in 2023.

  12. What is the LGD code of Selau?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Selau is 88633 and its Census 2011 village code is 88633.

  13. Which villages are near Selau?

    Villages near Selau include Gardiya (1.9 km), Janeki Beri (4.0 km), Hindiya (4.3 km), Manakki Dhani (5.3 km), Shere Ka Tala (6.0 km).

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.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
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Climate & El Niño

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Long-term district average for October: 4.1 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Barmer

Latest reports from markets in Barmer district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Cummin Seed(Jeera) · Cummin Seed(Jeera)Dhorimanna APMC37,80038,60038,20022 Oct 2026

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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