Selampur - Goghat - II, Hooghly

Selampur is a village situated in the Goghat - II subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Goghat and around 102 km from Chinsura. Badanganj-falui-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selampur is 324200. The village covers a total geographical area of 362.8 hectares and falls under the 712122 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Selampur

According to the 2011 Census, Selampur village had a total population of 4,471 people, including 2,311 males and 2,160 females, living in 929 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.43%, with male literacy at 84.27% and female literacy at 70.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 797, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 289.

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

Nearby Villages of Selampur

Selampur 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 Selampur

Public transport in the Selampur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bogri Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Selampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Selampur is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selampur

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

Health Facilities in Selampur

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

FAQs about Selampur