Selu village, Palam taluka | Pincode 431720

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

varsha prabhakar shinde

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LGD code: 547123
Pincode: 431720
Post office: Palam
Population: 1,997
Households: 478
Literacy rate: 61.7%
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,034
Distance to district centre: 47 km
Distance to mandal centre: 25 km
Distance to Mumbai: 453 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 267 km
Nearest railway station: Chondi · 3 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Civil Hospital, Lohara Bk · 10 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Selu compares

By population, Selu ranks #16 of 80 villages in Palam mandal.

Literacy rate

61.7%

−0.1% vs mandal average

Selu: 61.7%
Palam mandal: 61.8%
Parbhani district: 63.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

898

−35 vs mandal average

Selu: 898
Palam mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.6 vs mandal average

Selu: 4.2
Palam mandal: 4.8

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Selu at a glance

Selu is a village of 1,997 people in 478 households (Census 2011) in Palam taluka, Parbhani district, Maharashtra, the 16th-largest of 80 villages in Palam taluka. Literacy is 62%, about the same as the taluka average of 62% and the sex ratio is 898 women per 1,000 men. It lies 47 km from the Parbhani district centre, 6 km from Kurunda, the nearest town, 3 km from Chondi railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 431720, served by Palam post office; the LGD village code is 547123. The nearest hospital or health centre is Civil Hospital, Lohara Bk, 10 km away. The sarpanch is varsha prabhakar shinde, and the village votes in Basmath assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chandrakant Alias Rajubhaiya Ramakant Navghare. The population is estimated at 2,354 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Selu · this village	1,997	62%	—
Wartala · Mukhed	2,264	67%	2 km SE
Wartala · Vasmath	470	72%	2 km SE
Wai Tarf Dhamangaon · Vasmath	1,683	66%	4.6 km W
Bhendegaon · Vasmath	1,442	72%	5 km SW
Bhendegaon · Loha	1,184	62%	5 km SW
Korta · Umarkhed	2,334	65%	5.3 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Selu

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: GANGAKHED
Distance to nearest town (km): 33
Distance to district HQ (km): 74
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 33
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 1,060.33
Irrigated area (ha): 985.55
Forest area (ha): 10.84

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Selu

LGD code: 547123
Pincode: 431720
Post office: Palam
Population (Census 2011): 1,997
Population (projected 2026): 2,354
Households: 478
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 898
Literacy rate: 61.7%
Coordinates: 19.43906°N, 77.17790°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Hingoli
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Basmath
Member of Parliament: Nagesh Aashtikar Patil
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chandrakant Alias Rajubhaiya Ramakant Navghare
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: varsha prabhakar shinde
Block / Mandal: Palam
Nearest railway station: Chondi (2.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Parbhani district level

Then & Now

Selu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,997

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,354

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

478

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

564

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,997Census 2011
Households: 478Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 898 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3542026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5642026 projection
Active job cards: 1,50,818MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 98,462MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 9,36,17,088ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 82.1%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Parbhani district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,77,233PMAY-G · 12,77,233 of 33,40,872 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Parbhani district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 7,14,978Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Parbhani district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Selu

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Chondi
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Railway · halt
Junona
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Getting there

How to reach Selu

Mandal centre

Palam · ≈ 25 km

≈ 52 min by car · 1 h 2 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Parbhani · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 36 min by car · 1 h 54 min by bike

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Nearest town · 12,323 people

Kurunda · ≈ 5.9 km

≈ 12 min by car · 14 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Mumbai453 kmcapital
Hyderabad267 km
Bengaluru721 km
Chennai780 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationChondi3 km
Hospital / PHCCivil Hospital, Lohara Bk10 km
ATM / bankSBI ATM & CDM32 km
Petrol pumpHP Petrol Pump31 km
CollegeMatoshri College40 km
Police stationPalam Police Station53 km

Nearest to the village

Railway station: Chondi2.5 km

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September 2026

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Maharashtra to issue drought relief order for farmers tomorrow: Fadnavis

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Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed

Reported by The Times of India.

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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News

Reported by newsonair.gov.in.

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News from Parbhani & Maharashtra

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Maharashtra to issue drought relief order for farmers tomorrow: Fadnavis
ChiniMandi17h ago
Kharif crop gone, rabi in doubt: Why Maharashtra farmers are distressed
The Times of India19h ago
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister orders immediate crop damage assessment while closely monitoring drought | Akashvani News
News On AIR21h ago
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis assures comprehensive assistance to farmers amid drought-like situation
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Maharashtra faces 17% rainfall deficit as monsoon withdrawal likely from October 5
ChiniMandiyesterday
Women Farmers in India: Maharashtra’s Law and the Recognition Gap
Vajiram & Raviyesterday

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Quick answers

People often ask about Selu

What is the pincode of Selu?

The pincode of Selu, Palam taluka, Parbhani district, Maharashtra is 431720. The post office is Palam.

Which post office delivers to Selu?

Mail for Selu is delivered through Palam post office, pincode 431720, in Palam taluka, Parbhani district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Selu located?

Selu is a village in Palam taluka of Parbhani district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the population of Selu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Selu village has a population of 1,997 across 478 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Selu?

The current sarpanch of Selu gram panchayat is varsha prabhakar shinde.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Selu in?

Selu falls under the Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Maharashtra.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Selu in?

Selu falls under the Basmath assembly constituency (AC #92) of Maharashtra.

What is the literacy rate in Selu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Selu village is 61.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Selu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Selu village is 898 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Selu?

The nearest railway station to Selu is Chondi (~2.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Selu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Selu, including Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, Shiv Bhojan Thali, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Selu from Parbhani district centre?

Selu is approximately 47 km (straight-line) from the centre of Parbhani district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Selu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Selu village is 547123.

Which is the nearest town to Selu?

Kurunda (population 12,323, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 6 km from Selu in a straight line.

How big is Selu compared to other villages in Palam taluka?

Selu ranks 16 of 80 villages in Palam taluka by Census 2011 population (1,997 residents).

How far is Selu from Mumbai?

Selu is about 453 km from Mumbai in a straight line (the state capital of Maharashtra); by road expect roughly 589 km.

How far is Selu from Hyderabad?

Selu is about 267 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 347 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Selu?

Chondi is the nearest railway station to Selu, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Selu?

Civil Hospital, Lohara Bk is the nearest hospital or health centre to Selu, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Selu?

SBI ATM & CDM is the nearest ATM or bank to Selu, about 32 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Selu?

HP Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Selu, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 41 km.

Who is the MLA of Selu?

Selu falls under Basmath assembly constituency (AC 92). The sitting MLA is Chandrakant Alias Rajubhaiya Ramakant Navghare (NCP).

Who is the MP for Selu?

Selu is in Hingoli Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nagesh Aashtikar Patil (SHS(UBT)).

What is the population of Selu in 2026?

Selu is estimated at 2,354 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,997 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Selu in?

Maharashtra falls in the Western Plateau and Hills zone (cotton, jowar, sugarcane, oilseeds) and the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Selu in Parbhani district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Selu?

varsha prabhakar shinde is the sarpanch of Selu gram panchayat, Palam taluka. See the sarpanch list of Palam taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)