Selud - Jilasu, Chamoli

Selud is a village situated in the Jilasu tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 36 km from Pokhari and around 38 km from Gopeshwar. Siwai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selud village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selud is 041267. The village covers a total geographical area of 22.45 hectares and falls under the 246446 pincode. Karnaprayag is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Selud 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 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Selud

According to the 2011 Census, Selud village had a total population of 37 people, including 23 males and 14 females, living in 8 households. The sex ratio was 609 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.19%, with male literacy at 95.65% and female literacy at 78.57%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Selud

Selud 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Selud

Selud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karnaprayag to Selud is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gopeshwar to Selud is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selud

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

Health Facilities in Selud

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

FAQs about Selud