Selampur Village Overview
Selampur is a village in Goghat Ii tehsil of Hugli district, West Bengal. It lies about 10.1 km from Goghat tehsil headquarters and around 102 km from Chinsura district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Badanganj Falui Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Selampur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Selampur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Selampur is 324200. The village covers a geographical area of 362.8 hectares and has a pincode of 712122. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Selampur
Population & Demographics of Selampur
This section provides population and demographic details of Selampur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,471 | 2,311 | 2,160 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 515 | 270 | 245 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 797 | 431 | 366 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 289 | 142 | 147 |
| Literate Population | 3,063 | 1,720 | 1,343 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,408 | 591 | 817 |
Key population details of Selampur village are given below:
- Selampur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 4,471, including approximately 2,311 males and 2,160 females, with a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 797 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 289 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Selampur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 68.51%.
- There are around 929 households in Selampur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Selampur
Transport facilities help residents of Selampur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Selampur
The following villages are located close to Selampur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Selampur
- Where is Selampur located?
- Selampur village is located in Goghat Ii Subdivision, Hugli district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Selampur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Selampur is Badanganj Falui Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Selampur?
- The pincode of Selampur is 712122.
- What is the population of Selampur?
- Selampur has a total population of 4,471, including 2,311 males and 2,160 females.
- How many households are there in Selampur?
- There are 929 households in Selampur.
- What is the literacy rate in Selampur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Selampur is 68.51%. Male literacy is 74.43% and female literacy is 62.18%.