Selarpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Selarpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 18 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selarpur is 318122. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.6 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Selarpur

As per Census 2011, Selarpur village has a total population of 1,914 people, consisting of 976 males and 938 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 313 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,155 literate and 759 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 91 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Selarpur

Selarpur 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 Selarpur

Selarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Selarpur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Selarpur is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selarpur

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

Health Facilities in Selarpur

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

FAQs about Selarpur