Semwara - Balganga, Tehri Garhwal

Semwara is a village situated in the Balganga tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 34 km from Ghansali and around 94 km from New Tehri. Khawara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Semwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Semwara is 042775. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.06 hectares and falls under the 249125 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 94 km away.

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

Population of Semwara

As per Census 2011, Semwara village has a total population of 297 people, consisting of 151 males and 146 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 168 literate and 129 illiterate residents. Additionally, 297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Semwara

Semwara 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Semwara

Public transport in the Semwara is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Semwara is about 94 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Semwara is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Semwara

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

Health Facilities in Semwara

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

FAQs about Semwara