Sehmalpur - Pindra, Varanasi

Sehmalpur is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Gokulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sehmalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sehmalpur is 208804. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.29 hectares and falls under the 221208 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Sehmalpur

As per Census 2011, Sehmalpur village has a total population of 745 people, consisting of 403 males and 342 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 848 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 519 literate and 226 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population745403342
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1186454
Scheduled Castes (SC)1495
Literate Population519306213
Illiterate Population22697129

Nearby Villages of Sehmalpur

Sehmalpur 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)
SarayswamiNorth-East0.58 km
PratappurWest0.81 km
KhajuhiNorth1.11 km
JamalpurNorth-West1.22 km
BhatauliSouth1.25 km
GarhwaEast1.37 km
Pashchim PattiNorth-East1.53 km
BerwaSouth-West1.56 km
DaharakNorth-East1.57 km
LuchchepurSouth-East1.61 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sehmalpur

Sehmalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Birapatti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Sehmalpur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Varanasi to Sehmalpur is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sehmalpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sehmalpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sehmalpur

Where is Sehmalpur located?

Sehmalpur village is located in Pindra Tehsil, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sehmalpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sehmalpur is Gokulpur.

What is the pincode of Sehmalpur?

The pincode of Sehmalpur is 221208.

What is the population of Sehmalpur?

Sehmalpur has a total population of 745, including 403 males and 342 females.

How many households are there in Sehmalpur?

There are 95 households in Sehmalpur.

What is the literacy rate in Sehmalpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sehmalpur is 69.66%. Male literacy is 75.93% and female literacy is 62.28%.