Selma Population

As per the 2011 Census, Selma Village has a population of 1.67 k (1,667) with 871 (871) males and 796 (796) females.The sex ratio in Selma is 914, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Selma Village is 212 (212) which is 12.72% of Selma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Selma Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Selma village is listed as part of the Batouli Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Surguja District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.67 k

Toatl Population

871

Male Population

796

Female Population

Selma Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Selma Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.01 k (2,009), indicating a 20.5% increased from Selma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.05 k, and the estimated female population is 961 .

Selma Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Selma Village estimated population is projected to be 2.03 k (2,030), projecting a 21.74% increased from Selma's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 971 .

Selma Literacy Rate

Selma Village has a literacy rate of 59.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Selma Village is 68.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Selma Village is 49.86 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Selma

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.66 68.5 49.86
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.66 68.5 49.86

Selma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Selma Village is 89 (89) with 46 (46) males and 43 (43) females, which is 5.34% of Selma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Selma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Selma Village is 1.32 k (1,319) with 691 (691) males and 628 (628) females, which is 79.12% of Selma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Selma

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 914
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 914

Selma Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Selma Village are 436 (436).

Selma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Selma Village, there are about 937 (937) workers, making up nearly 56.21% of the Selma Village total population. Out of these, around 461 (461) are male workers, and about 476 (476) are female workers.

Selma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.01 k (2,009) 20.5%
2026 2.03 k (2,030) 21.74% 1.24 %
2027 2.05 k (2,049) 22.91% 1.17 %
2028 2.07 k (2,069) 24.08% 1.17 %
2029 2.09 k (2,088) 25.25% 1.17 %
2030 2.11 k (2,108) 26.42% 1.17 %
2031 2.13 k (2,126) 27.52% 1.1 %
2032 2.14 k (2,144) 28.58% 1.06 %
2033 2.16 k (2,162) 29.64% 1.06 %
2034 2.18 k (2,179) 30.69% 1.05 %
2035 2.20 k (2,197) 31.75% 1.06 %
2036 2.21 k (2,214) 32.81% 1.06 %

Projected estimates indicate that Selma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.21 k (2,214), with a male population of 1.15 k (1,154) and a female population of 1.06 k (1,060). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Selma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.

Selma Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Poksari 3,216
2 Ratanpur 417
3 Saraswatipur 531
4 Sedam 1,371
5 Basen 667
6 Pathrai 788
7 Suarpara 1,556
8 Deori 1,414
9 Batauli 2,216
10 Khaddhuwa 1,398

Selma Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Selma is 1.67 k (1,667).

The estimated population of Selma in 2025 is approximately 2.01 k (2,009).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Selma is 89 (5.34%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.32 k (79.12%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Selma is 59.66%, with male literacy at 68.5% and female literacy at 49.86%.

The sex ratio in Selma is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Selma population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.12% up to 2036.