Semra - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Semra is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Sugauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semra is 216673. The village covers a total geographical area of 200.8 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Semra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narkatiaganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Valmiki Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Semra

As per Census 2011, Semra village has a total population of 660 people, consisting of 334 males and 326 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 447 illiterate residents. Additionally, 345 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Semra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Semra

Semra 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 Semra

Semra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narkatiaganj Jn, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Semra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Semra is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semra

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

Health Facilities in Semra

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

FAQs about Semra