Selaha - Majhgawan, Satna

Selaha is a village situated in the Majhgawan tehsil of Satna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Majhgawan and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Satna. Gujhawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selaha is 463271. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.95 hectares and falls under the 485226 pincode. Majhgawan is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Selaha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Selaha

As per Census 2011, Selaha village has a total population of 1,068 people, consisting of 557 males and 511 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 165 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 561 literate and 507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 669 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Selaha are given below:

Nearby Villages of Selaha

Selaha 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 Selaha

Selaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chitahra, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Majhgawan to Selaha is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satna to Selaha is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selaha

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

Health Facilities in Selaha

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

FAQs about Selaha