Selra - Lakhanpur, Surguja

Selra is a village situated in the Lakhanpur tehsil of Surguja district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambikapur. Sakria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selra is 433061. The village covers a total geographical area of 809.35 hectares and falls under the 497116 pincode. Lakhanpur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Selra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lundra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surguja Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Selra

According to the 2011 Census, Selra village had a total population of 211 people, including 106 males and 105 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.70%, with male literacy at 62.20% and female literacy at 37.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 165.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Selra

Selra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Selra

Public transport in the Selra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambikapur, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhanpur to Selra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambikapur to Selra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Selra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Selra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Selra village are given below:

FAQs about Selra