Semra - Beltara, Bilaspur

Semra is a village situated in the Beltara tehsil of Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 21 km from Bilaspur and around 21 km from Bilaspur. Semara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semra is 438726. The village covers a total geographical area of 358.79 hectares and falls under the 495442 pincode. Ratanpur 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 Beltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bilaspur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Semra

According to the 2011 Census, Semra village had a total population of 1,637 people, including 850 males and 787 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.92%, with male literacy at 85.99% and female literacy at 59.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 542, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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 Population1,637850787
Child Population (0–6 yrs)23013694
Scheduled Castes (SC)542283259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)352213
Literate Population1,026614412
Illiterate Population611236375

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)
SemriNorth-West1.36 km
ParsaudiSouth-East1.67 km
ParsadaSouth-East2.27 km
JalsoSouth-West2.43 km
LakhramNorth-East2.58 km
BharariWest2.67 km
SinghriNorth2.87 km
ChorhadeoriEast3.35 km
MohtaraiWest4.05 km
PaunsaraSouth4.43 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Semra. The nearest railway station is Ghutku, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ratanpur to Semra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bilaspur to Semra is about 21 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 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 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Semra

Where is Semra located?

Semra village is located in Beltara Tehsil, Bilaspur district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Semra?

The Gram Panchayat of Semra is Semara.

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra is 495442.

What is the population of Semra?

Semra had a total population of 1,637, including 850 males and 787 females.

How many households are there in Semra?

Semra had 306 households.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semra was 72.92%. Male literacy was 85.99% and female literacy was 59.45%.