Selwa - Katangi, Balaghat

Selwa is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Selwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selwa is 497297. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.25 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Selwa

According to the 2011 Census, Selwa village had a total population of 2,689 people, including 1,346 males and 1,343 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.11%, with male literacy at 86.20% and female literacy at 68.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Selwa

Selwa 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 Selwa

Selwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Selwa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Selwa is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selwa

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

Health Facilities in Selwa

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

FAQs about Selwa