Semarai - Lakhimpur, Kheri

Semarai is a village situated in the Lakhimpur tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lakhimpur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kheri. Semarai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semarai is 136190. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.52 hectares and falls under the 262802 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Semarai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sri Nagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kheri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Semarai

According to the 2011 Census, Semarai village had a total population of 2,575 people, including 1,390 males and 1,185 females, living in 492 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.03%, with male literacy at 80.28% and female literacy at 62.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 979.

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 Population2,5751,3901,185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)348178170
Scheduled Castes (SC)979536443
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,604973631
Illiterate Population971417554

Nearby Villages of Semarai

Semarai 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)
SherpurSouth-West1.31 km
KataraSouth-West1.53 km
RajauraNorth-East1.58 km
SakethuSouth1.69 km
KorwaNorth-West1.82 km
KandhraWest1.90 km
TusauraNorth2.00 km
BansgaonWest2.11 km
BehraNorth-West2.16 km
Bhalliya BujurgEast2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semarai

Semarai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahelia Buzurg, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Semarai is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semarai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Semarai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Semarai

Where is Semarai located?

Semarai village is located in Lakhimpur Tehsil, Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Semarai?

Semarai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Semarai?

The pincode of Semarai is 262802.

What is the population of Semarai?

Semarai had a total population of 2,575, including 1,390 males and 1,185 females.

How many households are there in Semarai?

Semarai had 492 households.

What is the literacy rate in Semarai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semarai was 72.03%. Male literacy was 80.28% and female literacy was 62.17%.