Sehalai - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Sehalai is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 32.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kasba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sehalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sehalai is 317912. The village covers a total geographical area of 328.54 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Sehalai

As per Census 2011, Sehalai village has a total population of 1,408 people, consisting of 704 males and 704 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 768 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 386 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 616 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sehalai

Sehalai 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 Sehalai

Sehalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sehalai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sehalai is about 32.4 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 Sehalai

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

Health Facilities in Sehalai

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

FAQs about Sehalai