Semra village, Baruraj (Motipur) block | Pincode 843127

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LGD code: 228086
Pincode: 843127
Post office: Birihma Bazar
Population: 990
Households: 191
Literacy rate: 56.4%
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 280
Distance to district centre: 214 km
Distance to mandal centre: 190 km
Distance to Patna: 124 km
Distance to Kolkata: 506 km
Nearest railway station: Karwandia · 4 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Narayan Medical College And Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Semra compares

By population, Semra ranks #100 of 129 villages in Baruraj (Motipur) mandal.

Literacy rate

56.4%

+6.2% vs mandal average

Semra: 56.4%
Baruraj (Motipur) mandal: 50.2%
Muzaffarpur district: 52.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

992

+93 vs mandal average

Semra: 992
Baruraj (Motipur) mandal: 899

Household size

people per home

5.2

+0.1 vs mandal average

Semra: 5.2
Baruraj (Motipur) mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Semra at a glance

Semra is a village of 990 people in 191 households (Census 2011) in Baruraj (Motipur) block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, the 100th-largest of 129 villages in Baruraj (Motipur) block. Literacy is 56%, 6 points above the block average of 50% and the sex ratio is 992 women per 1,000 men. It lies 214 km from the Muzaffarpur district centre, 0 km from Semra, the nearest town, 4 km from Karwandia railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 843127, served by Birihma Bazar post office; the LGD village code is 228086. The nearest hospital or health centre is Narayan Medical College And Hospital, 3 km away. The village votes in Gaighat assembly constituency, represented by MLA Komal Singh. The population is estimated at 1,167 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Semra · this village	990	56%	—
Semra · Bhagwanpur	0	—	0 km N
Semra · Motihari	1,106	32%	0 km N
Semra · Sidhaw	—	—	0 km N
Semra · Dinara	1,316	62%	0 km N
Semra · Chainpur	967	45%	0 km N
Semra · Dinara	389	59%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Semra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 1
Power hours (winter): 2
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: MOTIPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): Jathwalia
Total area (ha): 122
Irrigated area (ha): 31.8
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Semra

LGD code: 228086
Pincode: 843127
Post office: Birihma Bazar
Population (Census 2011): 990
Population (projected 2026): 1,167
Households: 191
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 992
Literacy rate: 56.4%
Coordinates: 24.95918°N, 84.12549°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Muzaffarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gaighat
Member of Parliament: Raj Bhushan Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Komal Singh
Block / Mandal: Baruraj (Motipur)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Muzaffarpur district level

Then & Now

Semra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

990

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,167

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

191

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

225

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 990Census 2011
Households: 191Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1672026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2252026 projection
Active job cards: 3,15,489MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,62,296MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 685NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 63.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 55.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 83.7%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Muzaffarpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Muzaffarpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Muzaffarpur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Semra

Mandal centre

Baruraj (Motipur) · ≈ 190 km

≈ 6 h 30 min by car · 7 h 43 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Muzaffarpur · ≈ 214 km

≈ 7 h 19 min by car · 8 h 42 min by bike

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Nearest town · 14,041 people

Semra · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Patna124 kmcapital
Kolkata506 km
Delhi798 km
Hyderabad1025 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKarwandia4 km
Bus stopLahuara Bus Stop20 km
Hospital / PHCNarayan Medical College And Hospital3 km
ATM / bankPunjab National Bank16 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil5 km
CollegeJawaharlal Nehru College5 km
Police stationKudra Police Station35 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Semra

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🏫Dhenuka International SchoolSchool3.4 km ↗

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September 2026

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Bihar plans nine jaggery units in Muzaffarpur to support sugarcane farmers

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People often ask about Semra

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra, Baruraj (Motipur) block, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar is 843127. The post office is Birihma Bazar.

Which post office delivers to Semra?

Mail for Semra is delivered through Birihma Bazar post office, pincode 843127, in Baruraj (Motipur) block, Muzaffarpur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Semra located?

Semra is a village in Baruraj (Motipur) block of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Semra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semra village has a population of 990 across 191 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Gaighat assembly constituency (AC #88) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semra village is 56.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Semra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semra village is 992 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Semra, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Semra from Muzaffarpur district centre?

Semra is approximately 214 km (straight-line) from the centre of Muzaffarpur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Semra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Semra village is 228086.

Which is the nearest town to Semra?

Semra (population 14,041, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 0 km from Semra in a straight line.

How big is Semra compared to other villages in Baruraj (Motipur) block?

Semra ranks 100 of 129 villages in Baruraj (Motipur) block by Census 2011 population (990 residents).

How far is Semra from Patna?

Semra is about 124 km from Patna in a straight line (the state capital of Bihar); by road expect roughly 161 km.

How far is Semra from Kolkata?

Semra is about 506 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 658 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Semra?

Karwandia is the nearest railway station to Semra, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Semra?

Lahuara Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Semra, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Semra?

Narayan Medical College And Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Semra, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Semra?

Punjab National Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Semra, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Semra?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Semra, about 5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MLA of Semra?

Semra falls under Gaighat assembly constituency (AC 88). The sitting MLA is Komal Singh (JD(U)).

Who is the MP for Semra?

Semra is in Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Raj Bhushan Choudhary (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Semra?

Within 5 km of Semra: Dhenuka International School (3.4 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Semra in 2026?

Semra is estimated at 1,167 people in 2026, up about 18% from 990 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Semra in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Semra in Muzaffarpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-21
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)