Semra - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Semra is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Semra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semra is 167984. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.2 hectares and falls under the 224139 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Semra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Semra

According to the 2011 Census, Semra village had a total population of 3,315 people, including 1,554 males and 1,761 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 1,133 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.13%, with male literacy at 80.55% and female literacy at 53.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 640.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,3151,5541,761
Child Population (0–6 yrs)516253263
Scheduled Castes (SC)640303337
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,8511,048803
Illiterate Population1,464506958

Nearby Villages of Semra

Semra 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
LabaiyaSouth1.58 km
FulwariEast1.96 km
BhiyavWest2.10 km
NimtiniNorth2.17 km
HafijpurSouth-East2.31 km
Dulhupur KalaNorth-East2.35 km
MujgawaSouth2.38 km
NevtaraSouth-East2.45 km
MathurapurSouth-West2.69 km
PooranpurSouth2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semra

Semra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Semra is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Semra is about 40 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 Semra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Semra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Semra

Where is Semra located?

Semra village is located in Jalalpur Tehsil, Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Semra?

Semra is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra is 224139.

What is the population of Semra?

Semra had a total population of 3,315, including 1,554 males and 1,761 females.

How many households are there in Semra?

Semra had 487 households.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semra was 66.13%. Male literacy was 80.55% and female literacy was 53.60%.