Semara - Utraula, Balrampur

Semara is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Ghoghra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semara is 174094. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.17 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Semara

As per Census 2011, Semara village has a total population of 530 people, consisting of 252 males and 278 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,103 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 213 literate and 317 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population530252278
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115457
Scheduled Castes (SC)341519
Literate Population21311994
Illiterate Population317133184

Nearby Villages of Semara

Semara 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)
GhoghraNorth-East0.98 km
JuaraNorth-West1.17 km
Kanchhar AshrafpurEast1.19 km
Bairia SurjanpurSouth1.21 km
Naya NagerEast1.78 km
Achalpur RoopNorth-West2.47 km
Banjeria HusainNorth2.49 km
Ahirauli BujurgWest2.63 km
Khamhriya AlaadadNorth-West2.66 km
Sarai KhasEast3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semara

Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Semara. The nearest railway station is Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Semara is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Semara is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Semara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Semara

Where is Semara located?

Semara village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Semara?

The Gram Panchayat of Semara is Ghoghra.

What is the pincode of Semara?

The pincode of Semara is 271306.

What is the population of Semara?

Semara has a total population of 530, including 252 males and 278 females.

How many households are there in Semara?

There are 85 households in Semara.

What is the literacy rate in Semara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semara is 40.19%. Male literacy is 47.22% and female literacy is 33.81%.