Selwa

Selwa is a village located in Lalbarra tehsil of Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Lalbarra (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Balaghat. As per 2009 stats, Bagdehi is the gram panchayat of Selwa village.

Selwa has its own place in the vibrant Balaghat region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Selwa

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Selwa is 497545. The village spans a total geographical area of 584.05 hectares. Balaghat is nearest town to Selwa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

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Population of Selwa

Below is a concise population overview of Selwa as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 966 464 502
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 126 56 70
Scheduled Castes (SC) 19 7 12
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 260 127 133
Literate Population 698 373 325
Illiterate Population 268 91 177

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Selwa village:

  • The total population of Selwa village is around 966, including approximately 464 males and 502 females, with a sex ratio of 1081 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 126 children aged 0–6 years in Selwa village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Selwa village has 19 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 260 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Selwa village is about 72.26%, with male literacy at 80.39% and female literacy at 64.74%.
  • There are around 260 households in Selwa village.

Connectivity of Selwa

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Selwa. As per the 2011 stats, Selwa had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Selwa

Knowing the nearby villages of Selwa helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Selwa.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Selwa

Where is Selwa located?
Selwa village is situated in Lalbarra Tehsil, within the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Selwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Selwa is Bagdehi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Selwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Selwa is 966, with 464 males and 502 females.
How many households are there in Selwa as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Selwa village has a total of 260 households.
What is the literacy rate in Selwa as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Selwa is 72.26%. The male literacy rate is 80.39%, while the female literacy rate is 64.74%.