Semalda - Dharampuri, Dhar

Semalda is a village situated in the Dharampuri tehsil of Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharampuri and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Dhar. Semalda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semalda is 475857. The village covers a total geographical area of 262.74 hectares and falls under the 454552 pincode. Dhamnod is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Semalda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Semalda

According to the 2011 Census, Semalda village had a total population of 2,358 people, including 1,221 males and 1,137 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.24%, with male literacy at 82.65% and female literacy at 54.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhamnod to Semalda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhar to Semalda is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 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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