Selakhola - Garud, Bageshwar
Selakhola is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Mathena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selakhola village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Selakhola is 051388. The village covers a total geographical area of 9.22 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Selakhola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Selakhola
According to the 2011 Census, Selakhola village had a total population of 103 people, including 48 males and 55 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 1,146 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.81%, with male literacy at 93.33% and female literacy at 80.43%.
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 | 103 | 48 | 55 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 79 | 42 | 37 |
| Illiterate Population | 24 | 6 | 18 |
Nearby Villages of Selakhola
Selakhola 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 Selakhola
Public transport in the Selakhola is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Selakhola is about 25 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 Selakhola
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Selakhola village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Selakhola
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Selakhola village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Selakhola
Where is Selakhola located?
Selakhola village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Selakhola?
The Gram Panchayat of Selakhola is Mathena.
What is the pincode of Selakhola?
The pincode of Selakhola is 263641.
What is the population of Selakhola?
Selakhola had a total population of 103, including 48 males and 55 females.
How many households are there in Selakhola?
Selakhola had 23 households.
What is the literacy rate in Selakhola?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Selakhola was 86.81%. Male literacy was 93.33% and female literacy was 80.43%.