Semjhira - Multai, Betul

Semjhira is a village situated in the Multai tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Multai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Semjhira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semjhira is 486147. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.48 hectares and falls under the 460557 pincode. Multai is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Semjhira

As per Census 2011, Semjhira village has a total population of 1,235 people, consisting of 616 males and 619 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 141 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 849 literate and 386 illiterate residents. Additionally, 201 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,235616619
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1417368
Scheduled Castes (SC)20194107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population849474375
Illiterate Population386142244

Nearby Villages of Semjhira

Semjhira 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)
Junapani (aser)North2.15 km
DharniSouth-East2.21 km
DehgudSouth2.23 km
AamadohNorth-East2.89 km
BanoorNorth-West3.22 km
PisataSouth3.96 km
UbhariyaNorth4.03 km
JambadiEast4.16 km
Pata KhedaNorth4.23 km
JambadaSouth-East4.41 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semjhira

Semjhira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaulkhera, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
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 Multai to Semjhira is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Semjhira is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semjhira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Semjhira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Semjhira

Where is Semjhira located?

Semjhira village is located in Multai Tehsil, Betul district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Semjhira?

Semjhira is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Semjhira?

The pincode of Semjhira is 460557.

What is the population of Semjhira?

Semjhira has a total population of 1,235, including 616 males and 619 females.

How many households are there in Semjhira?

There are 253 households in Semjhira.

What is the literacy rate in Semjhira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semjhira is 68.74%. Male literacy is 76.95% and female literacy is 60.58%.