Sehra - Shahpur, Betul

Sehra is a village situated in the Shahpur tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Sehara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sehra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sehra is 486001. The village covers a total geographical area of 961.33 hectares and falls under the 460440 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sehra

According to the 2011 Census, Sehra village had a total population of 1,901 people, including 936 males and 965 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.29%, with male literacy at 50.94% and female literacy at 35.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,727.

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

Nearby Villages of Sehra

Sehra 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 Sehra

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sehra. The nearest railway station is Maramjhiri, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Sehra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Sehra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sehra

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

Health Facilities in Sehra

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

FAQs about Sehra