Selalpur - Arambag, Hooghly

Selalpur is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Arambag and around 64.2 km from Chinsura. Madhabpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selalpur is 324357. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Selalpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Selalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Selalpur village had a total population of 2,363 people, including 1,223 males and 1,140 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.01%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 83.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 355, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Selalpur

Selalpur 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 Selalpur

Public transport in the Selalpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Selalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Selalpur is about 64.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selalpur

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

Health Facilities in Selalpur

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

FAQs about Selalpur