Semalia - Petlawad, Jhabua

Semalia is a village situated in the Petlawad tehsil of Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Petlawad and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jhabua. Semalia village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semalia is 504442. The village covers a total geographical area of 330.29 hectares and falls under the 457775 pincode. Petlawad is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Semalia

According to the 2011 Census, Semalia village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 551 males and 534 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 36.11%, with male literacy at 49.55% and female literacy at 22.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 873.

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

Nearby Villages of Semalia

Semalia 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 Semalia

Semalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panch Pipila, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Petlawad to Semalia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhabua to Semalia is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semalia

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

Health Facilities in Semalia

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

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