Semarkol - Sidhaw, Pashchim Champaran

Semarkol is a village situated in the Sidhaw subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhaw and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Borwal Narwal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semarkol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semarkol is 216153. The village covers a total geographical area of 200 hectares and falls under the 845105 pincode. Bagha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Semarkol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Semarkol

According to the 2011 Census, Semarkol village had a total population of 336 people, including 177 males and 159 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.77%, with male literacy at 51.05% and female literacy at 50.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Semarkol

Semarkol 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 Semarkol

Public transport in the Semarkol is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kharpokhra, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagha to Semarkol is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Semarkol is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semarkol

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

Health Facilities in Semarkol

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

FAQs about Semarkol