Selera

Selera is a village located in Gangajalghati subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 2.3km away from sub-district headquarter Amarkanan. Bankura is the district headquarter of Selera village. As per 2009 stats, Bhaktabundh is the gram panchayat of Selera village.

Here you can discover what makes Selera unique in its vibrant Gangajalghati-Bankura region. You’ll see Selera’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Selera

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Selera is 326287. The village spans a total geographical area of 56.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722133. Bankura is nearest town to Selera village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Selera village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Barjora Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Selera

Population of Selera

According to the 2011 Census, Selera has a total population of about 1,170, with approximately 586 males and 584 females. The sex ratio is around 996 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 184 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 394 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.68%, with male literacy at about 62.97% and female literacy near 38.36%. There are around 242 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Selera's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Selera

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Selera. As per the 2011 stats, Selera had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Selera

Knowing the nearby villages of Selera helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Selera.

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