Semelmunda - Gaisilet, Bargarh

Semelmunda is a village situated in the Gaisilet tehsil of Bargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gaisilet and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bargarh. Talpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semelmunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semelmunda is 380095. The village covers a total geographical area of 646 hectares and falls under the 768037 pincode. Padmapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Semelmunda

As per Census 2011, Semelmunda village has a total population of 933 people, consisting of 445 males and 488 females. The village has 253 households and a sex ratio of 1,096 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 457 literate and 476 illiterate residents. Additionally, 143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Semelmunda

Semelmunda 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 Semelmunda

Semelmunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padmapur to Semelmunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bargarh to Semelmunda is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semelmunda

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

Health Facilities in Semelmunda

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

FAQs about Semelmunda