Selenda - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Selenda is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from Bhatar. Bolgona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Selenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Selenda is 319840. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.29 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Selenda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Selenda

According to the 2011 Census, Selenda village had a total population of 2,053 people, including 1,035 males and 1,018 females, living in 428 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.98%, with male literacy at 81.70% and female literacy at 70.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 580, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.

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

Nearby Villages of Selenda

Selenda 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 Selenda

Selenda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Selenda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Selenda

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

Health Facilities in Selenda

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

FAQs about Selenda