Seloti - Lakhani, Bhandara

Seloti is a village situated in the Lakhani tehsil of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhani and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Bhandara. Seloti village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seloti is 537197. The village covers a total geographical area of 616.31 hectares and falls under the 441809 pincode. Bhandara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Seloti

According to the 2011 Census, Seloti village had a total population of 2,062 people, including 1,033 males and 1,029 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.26%, with male literacy at 95.48% and female literacy at 77.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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 Population2,0621,0331,029
Child Population (0–6 yrs)228125103
Scheduled Castes (SC)360176184
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1486
Literate Population1,582867715
Illiterate Population480166314

Nearby Villages of Seloti

Seloti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Mendha (pohara)East1.71 km
ManegaonNorth1.95 km
PoharaSouth2.45 km
LakhaniNorth-West2.67 km
SipewadaWest3.16 km
ChichtolaSouth-East3.36 km
ChannaSouth-West3.46 km
DhanalaSouth-West3.56 km
PimpalgaonNorth-East3.78 km
LakhoriNorth4.67 km

Transport and Connectivity of Seloti

Seloti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gond Umri, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhandara to Seloti is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Seloti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Seloti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Seloti

Where is Seloti located?

Seloti village is located in Lakhani Tehsil, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Seloti?

Seloti is its own Village Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Seloti?

The pincode of Seloti is 441809.

What is the population of Seloti?

Seloti had a total population of 2,062, including 1,033 males and 1,029 females.

How many households are there in Seloti?

Seloti had 508 households.

What is the literacy rate in Seloti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seloti was 86.26%. Male literacy was 95.48% and female literacy was 77.21%.