Sema - Jakhani Dhar, Tehri Garhwal

Sema is a village situated in the Jakhani Dhar tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 21 km from Jakhnidhar and around 61 km from New Tehri. Sema village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sema is 043695. The village covers a total geographical area of 41.55 hectares and falls under the 249121 pincode. Tehri is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Sema 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 Tehri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sema

According to the 2011 Census, Sema village had a total population of 157 people, including 69 males and 88 females, living in 37 households. The sex ratio was 1,275 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.54%, with male literacy at 90.77% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sema

Sema 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 Sema

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Sema. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tehri to Sema is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Sema is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sema

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

Health Facilities in Sema

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

FAQs about Sema