Semala - Kotpad, Koraput

Semala is a village situated in the Kotpad tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 61 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotpad and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bhansuli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semala is 428153. The village covers a total geographical area of 321 hectares and falls under the 764058 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Semala

According to the 2011 Census, Semala village had a total population of 525 people, including 262 males and 263 females, living in 125 households. The sex ratio was 1,004 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.66%, with male literacy at 53.25% and female literacy at 35.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 308.

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

Nearby Villages of Semala

Semala 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 Semala

Public transport in the Semala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotapar Road, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Semala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Semala is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semala

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

Health Facilities in Semala

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

FAQs about Semala