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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Valmiki Nagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Semarkol

As per Census 2011, Semarkol village has a total population of 336 people, consisting of 177 males and 159 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 132 literate and 204 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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