Semalda - Jobat, Alirajpur

Semalda is a village situated in the Jobat tehsil of Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jobat and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Alirajpur. Dekakund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semalda is 505044. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.13 hectares and falls under the 457990 pincode. Jobat is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Semalda

According to the 2011 Census, Semalda village had a total population of 311 people, including 182 males and 129 females, living in 47 households. The sex ratio was 709 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.34%, with male literacy at 58.87% and female literacy at 20.56%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Semalda

Semalda 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 Semalda

Semalda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nahargarh, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jobat to Semalda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alirajpur to Semalda is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semalda

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

Health Facilities in Semalda

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

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