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

As per Census 2011, Semala village has a total population of 525 people, consisting of 262 males and 263 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 205 literate and 320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 308 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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