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

As per Census 2011, Semla village has a total population of 1,213 people, consisting of 578 males and 635 females. The village has 306 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 225 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 800 illiterate residents. Additionally, 207 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 648 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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