Semela - Kantabanji, Balangir

Semela is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from Turekela and around 100 km from Balangir. Kuibahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semela village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semela is 420869. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 767060 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Semela

According to the 2011 Census, Semela village had a total population of 1,040 people, including 503 males and 537 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.26%, with male literacy at 57.41% and female literacy at 28.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 71, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Semela

Semela 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 Semela

Public transport in the Semela is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Turekala Road, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Semela is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Semela is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semela

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

Health Facilities in Semela

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

FAQs about Semela