Semra - Kalyanpur, Purbi Champaran

Semra is a village situated in the Kalyanpur subdivision of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 16 km from Kalyanpur and around 22 km from Motihari. Parsauni Wazid serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semra is 218258. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.28 hectares and falls under the 845413 pincode. Chakia is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Semra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalyanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purvi Champaran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Semra

According to the 2011 Census, Semra village had a total population of 928 people, including 461 males and 467 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.43%, with male literacy at 82.25% and female literacy at 50.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population928461467
Child Population (0–6 yrs)210106104
Scheduled Castes (SC)1004753
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population477292185
Illiterate Population451169282

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KathariaWest1.51 km
Parsauni BazidSouth-West1.52 km
TenduaNorth-West2.07 km
Dewpur ParsaSouth-West2.32 km
GobindapurSouth2.80 km
RajapurSouth3.31 km
Kamar ChakSouth-West3.37 km
Bishunpur NankarWest3.63 km
BisambharpurSouth-West3.98 km
Barwa Kanth ChhapraNorth-West4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semra

Public transport in the Semra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kuwarchintawa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakia to Semra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Motihari to Semra is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Semra

Where is Semra located?

Semra village is located in Kalyanpur Subdivision, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Semra?

The Gram Panchayat of Semra is Parsauni Wazid.

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra is 845413.

What is the population of Semra?

Semra had a total population of 928, including 461 males and 467 females.

How many households are there in Semra?

Semra had 185 households.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semra was 66.43%. Male literacy was 82.25% and female literacy was 50.96%.