Selegondi - Bhanupratappur, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Selegondi is a village situated in the Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanupratappur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Haanpatri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selegondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selegondi is 447602. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.35 hectares and falls under the 494670 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Selegondi

According to the 2011 Census, Selegondi village had a total population of 563 people, including 271 males and 292 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 67.95%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Selegondi

Selegondi 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 Selegondi

Selegondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Selegondi is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Selegondi 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 Selegondi

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

Health Facilities in Selegondi

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

FAQs about Selegondi