Sembi - Dasamantapur, Koraput

Sembi is a village situated in the Dasamantapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasamantapur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Parajabedapadar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sembi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sembi is 428480. The village covers a total geographical area of 866 hectares and falls under the 764028 pincode. Koraput is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Sembi

According to the 2011 Census, Sembi village had a total population of 969 people, including 491 males and 478 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.57%, with male literacy at 56.50% and female literacy at 22.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 565.

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

Nearby Villages of Sembi

Sembi 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 Sembi

Public transport in the Sembi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kakirigumma, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koraput to Sembi is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sembi is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sembi

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

Health Facilities in Sembi

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

FAQs about Sembi