Semra - Karera, Shivpuri

Semra is a village situated in the Karera tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karera and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Semara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semra is 455700. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.57 hectares and falls under the 473665 pincode. Karera is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Semra

As per Census 2011, Semra village has a total population of 830 people, consisting of 459 males and 371 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 808 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 544 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population830459371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1046638
Scheduled Castes (SC)21612294
Literate Population544334210
Illiterate Population286125161

Nearby Villages of Semra

Semra 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)
UtwahaSouth-West1.52 km
BaheraWest2.03 km
Kodora LodhiNorth-West2.49 km
Jargawan AbbalSouth-East2.60 km
ThanraNorth-East2.68 km
BarkuwaSouth-West2.83 km
RamnagarSouth-West3.52 km
TaktakiNorth-West3.54 km
BahadurpurWest4.07 km
Khiriya PunawaliSouth-East4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semra

Semra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Karari, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karera to Semra is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Semra is about 65 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 Semra

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

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

Health Facilities in Semra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Semra 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 Semra

Where is Semra located?

Semra village is located in Karera Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Semra?

The Gram Panchayat of Semra is Semara.

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra is 473665.

What is the population of Semra?

Semra has a total population of 830, including 459 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Semra?

There are 206 households in Semra.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semra is 65.54%. Male literacy is 72.77% and female literacy is 56.60%.