Semla - Paparahandi, Nabarangpur

Semla is a village situated in the Paparahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Paparahandi and around 27 km from Nabarangapur . Semala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semla is 427724. The village covers a total geographical area of 1342 hectares and falls under the 764071 pincode. Papadahandi is the nearest town, located about 15 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 Dabugam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Semla

According to the 2011 Census, Semla village had a total population of 3,205 people, including 1,611 males and 1,594 females, living in 734 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.05%, with male literacy at 65.61% and female literacy at 42.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 123, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,707.

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

Semla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charamula Kusum, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Papadahandi to Semla is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Semla is about 27 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 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