Selahat - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Selahat is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dheka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selahat is 316722. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.88 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Selahat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Selahat

As per Census 2011, Selahat village has a total population of 294 people, consisting of 155 males and 139 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 227 literate and 67 illiterate residents. Additionally, 85 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Selahat

Selahat 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 Selahat

Selahat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Selahat is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Selahat is about 35 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 Selahat

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

Health Facilities in Selahat

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

FAQs about Selahat