Seluwa - Lakhnadon, Seoni
Seluwa is a village situated in the Lakhnadon tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhnadon and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Selua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Seluwa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Seluwa is 495915. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.84 hectares and falls under the 480886 pincode. Lakhnadon is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Seluwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lakhnadon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mandla Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Seluwa
According to the 2011 Census, Seluwa village had a total population of 921 people, including 465 males and 456 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.75%, with male literacy at 75.19% and female literacy at 56.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 349.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 921 | 465 | 456 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 124 | 66 | 58 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 220 | 113 | 107 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 349 | 183 | 166 |
| Literate Population | 524 | 300 | 224 |
| Illiterate Population | 397 | 165 | 232 |
Nearby Villages of Seluwa
Seluwa is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Seluwa
Seluwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakhnadon to Seluwa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Seluwa is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Seluwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Seluwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Seluwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Seluwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Seluwa
Where is Seluwa located?
Seluwa village is located in Lakhnadon Tehsil, Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Seluwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Seluwa is Selua.
What is the pincode of Seluwa?
The pincode of Seluwa is 480886.
What is the population of Seluwa?
Seluwa had a total population of 921, including 465 males and 456 females.
How many households are there in Seluwa?
Seluwa had 252 households.
What is the literacy rate in Seluwa?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seluwa was 65.75%. Male literacy was 75.19% and female literacy was 56.28%.