Seliambedu - Ponneri, Thiruvallur

Seliambedu is a village situated in the Ponneri taluka of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Seliambedu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seliambedu is 628632. The village covers a total geographical area of 349.3 hectares and falls under the 601201 pincode. Gummidipoondi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Seliambedu

As per Census 2011, Seliambedu village has a total population of 1,110 people, consisting of 546 males and 564 females. The village has 309 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 106 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,110546564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1065848
Scheduled Castes (SC)332162170
Literate Population627364263
Illiterate Population483182301

Nearby Villages of Seliambedu

Seliambedu 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)
InjurWest1.12 km
KeerapakkamNorth-East1.36 km
MangoduNorth-East1.73 km
KanganimeduSouth-West1.82 km
PoongulamNorth-West2.09 km
UppunelvoyalSouth-East2.20 km
AgaramSouth-East2.21 km
UmipeduSouth-West2.40 km
DevambattuSouth2.41 km
KallurEast3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Seliambedu

Seliambedu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Elavur, while the nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 1
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gummidipoondi to Seliambedu is about 11 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 Seliambedu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Seliambedu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Seliambedu 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 Seliambedu

Where is Seliambedu located?

Seliambedu village is located in Ponneri Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Seliambedu?

Seliambedu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Seliambedu?

The pincode of Seliambedu is 601201.

What is the population of Seliambedu?

Seliambedu has a total population of 1,110, including 546 males and 564 females.

How many households are there in Seliambedu?

There are 309 households in Seliambedu.

What is the literacy rate in Seliambedu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seliambedu is 56.49%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 46.63%.