Semla - Boriguma, Koraput

Semla is a village situated in the Boriguma tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Bhairabsingipur and around 71 km from Koraput. Bodigam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semla is 428296. The village covers a total geographical area of 484 hectares and falls under the 764057 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Semla

According to the 2011 Census, Semla village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 578 males and 635 females, living in 306 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.80%, with male literacy at 62.97% and female literacy at 21.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 207, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 648.

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

Nearby Villages of Semla

Semla 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 Semla

Public transport in the Semla is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Semla is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Semla is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semla

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

Health Facilities in Semla

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

FAQs about Semla