Selotpar Basti - Khairlanji, Balaghat

Selotpar Basti is a village situated in the Khairlanji tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khairlanji and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Selotpar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selotpar Basti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selotpar Basti is 497532. The village covers a total geographical area of 792.31 hectares and falls under the 481335 pincode. Waraseoni is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Selotpar Basti

According to the 2011 Census, Selotpar Basti village had a total population of 1,615 people, including 782 males and 833 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.79%, with male literacy at 85.34% and female literacy at 66.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 231.

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

Nearby Villages of Selotpar Basti

Selotpar Basti 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 Selotpar Basti

Selotpar Basti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaghat, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Waraseoni to Selotpar Basti is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Selotpar Basti is about 34 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 Selotpar Basti

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

Health Facilities in Selotpar Basti

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

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