Semghda - Ikauna, Shrawasti

Semghda is a village situated in the Ikauna tehsil of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ikauna and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Bhinga. Semghda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semghda is 173048. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.78 hectares and falls under the 271835 pincode. Ikauna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Semghda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shrawasti Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Semghda

As per Census 2011, Semghda village has a total population of 8,126 people, consisting of 4,201 males and 3,925 females. The village has 1,428 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,611 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,610 literate and 5,516 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,109 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,1264,2013,925
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,611849762
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,109564545
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population2,6101,682928
Illiterate Population5,5162,5192,997

Nearby Villages of Semghda

Semghda 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)
Rani KundaEast1.46 km
Kumahar GarhiNorth1.57 km
JagrawalNorth-East2.32 km
Kondri DigarNorth2.79 km
Kondri KawatNorth2.87 km
MahroliNorth-East2.89 km
Lal Pur KhadraEast2.92 km
Rampur KatelNorth-West2.98 km
LakakhibhariWest3.14 km
SalwariyaEast3.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Semghda

Semghda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yogendra Dham Halt, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ikauna to Semghda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhinga to Semghda is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semghda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Semghda

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

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

FAQs about Semghda

Where is Semghda located?

Semghda village is located in Ikauna Tehsil, Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Semghda?

Semghda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Semghda?

The pincode of Semghda is 271835.

What is the population of Semghda?

Semghda has a total population of 8,126, including 4,201 males and 3,925 females.

How many households are there in Semghda?

There are 1,428 households in Semghda.

What is the literacy rate in Semghda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Semghda is 32.12%. Male literacy is 40.04% and female literacy is 23.64%.