Selakot - Bhanoli, Almora
Selakot is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Selakot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Selakot is 053702. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.64 hectares and falls under the 263623 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.
Selakot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Selakot
According to the 2011 Census, Selakot village had a total population of 425 people, including 193 males and 232 females, living in 111 households. The sex ratio was 1,202 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.86%, with male literacy at 84.18% and female literacy at 67.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.
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 | 425 | 193 | 232 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 67 | 35 | 32 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 43 | 23 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 268 | 133 | 135 |
| Illiterate Population | 157 | 60 | 97 |
Nearby Villages of Selakot
Selakot 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 Selakot
Public transport in the Selakot is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Selakot is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Selakot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Selakot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Selakot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Selakot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Selakot
Where is Selakot located?
Selakot village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Selakot?
Selakot is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Selakot?
The pincode of Selakot is 263623.
What is the population of Selakot?
Selakot had a total population of 425, including 193 males and 232 females.
How many households are there in Selakot?
Selakot had 111 households.
What is the literacy rate in Selakot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Selakot was 74.86%. Male literacy was 84.18% and female literacy was 67.50%.