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

As per Census 2011, Semalda village has a total population of 311 people, consisting of 182 males and 129 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 708 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 105 literate and 206 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population311182129
Child Population (0–6 yrs)634122
Scheduled Tribes (ST)309181128
Literate Population1058322
Illiterate Population20699107

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HandiWest0.84 km
Bakal ChhotiNorth1.58 km
BilasaSouth-West2.25 km
JaisingpurSouth2.26 km
Bakal BadiNorth-West2.39 km
BalediEast2.50 km
JameriSouth-East2.92 km
DekakundNorth-East2.98 km
SoliyaNorth3.40 km
UndariWest3.79 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

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

FAQs about Semalda

Where is Semalda located?

Semalda village is located in Jobat Tehsil, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Semalda?

The Gram Panchayat of Semalda is Dekakund.

What is the pincode of Semalda?

The pincode of Semalda is 457990.

What is the population of Semalda?

Semalda has a total population of 311, including 182 males and 129 females.

How many households are there in Semalda?

There are 47 households in Semalda.

What is the literacy rate in Semalda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semalda is 33.76%. Male literacy is 45.60% and female literacy is 17.05%.