Semarsot village, Balumath block | Pincode 829202

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Naresh oraon

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LGD code: 367396
Pincode: 829202
Post office: Balumath
Population: 1,220
Households: 211
Literacy rate: 42.3%
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 574

Census 2011 · in context

How Semarsot compares

By population, Semarsot ranks #28 of 67 villages in Balumath mandal.

Literacy rate

42.3%

−5.0% vs mandal average

Semarsot: 42.3%
Balumath mandal: 47.3%
Latehar district: 48.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,044

+80 vs mandal average

Semarsot: 1,044
Balumath mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

5.8

+0.2 vs mandal average

Semarsot: 5.8
Balumath mandal: 5.6

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

Semarsot at a glance

Semarsot is a village of 1,220 people in 211 households (Census 2011) in Balumath block, Latehar district, Jharkhand, the 28th-largest of 67 villages in Balumath block. Literacy is 42%, 5 points below the block average of 47% and the sex ratio is 1,044 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 829202, served by Balumath post office; the LGD village code is 367396. The sarpanch is Naresh oraon. The population is estimated at 1,438 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Semarsot · this village	1,220	42%	—
Chetag · Balumath	1,592	53%	—
Gerenja · Balumath	1,226	46%	—
Pakri · Balumath	1,044	37%	—
Olhepat · Balumath	806	50%	—
Dakadiri · Bariyatu	494	40%	—
Jogiadih · Balumath	455	50%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Semarsot

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 6
Power hours (winter): 5
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: LATEHAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 46
Distance to district HQ (km): 46
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHETAG
Total area (ha): 567.25
Irrigated area (ha): 23.55
Forest area (ha): 248.12

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

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Key facts — Semarsot

LGD code: 367396
Pincode: 829202
Post office: Balumath
Population (Census 2011): 1,220
Population (projected 2026): 1,438
Households: 211
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1044
Literacy rate: 42.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Naresh oraon
Block / Mandal: Balumath

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 Latehar district level

Then & Now

Semarsot — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,220

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,438

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

211

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

249

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: 1,220Census 2011
Households: 211Census 2011
Literacy rate: 42.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1044 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2492026 projection
Active job cards: 1,33,609MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 95,065MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 967NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 58.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 89.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 51.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 74.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Latehar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Latehar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Latehar 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.

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Quick answers

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What is the pincode of Semarsot?

The pincode of Semarsot, Balumath block, Latehar district, Jharkhand is 829202. The post office is Balumath.

Which post office delivers to Semarsot?

Mail for Semarsot is delivered through Balumath post office, pincode 829202, in Balumath block, Latehar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Semarsot located?

Semarsot is a village in Balumath block of Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Semarsot as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semarsot village has a population of 1,220 across 211 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Semarsot?

The current sarpanch of Semarsot gram panchayat is Naresh oraon.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semarsot in?

Semarsot falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semarsot in?

Semarsot falls under the Giridih assembly constituency (AC #32) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Semarsot?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semarsot village is 42.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Semarsot?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semarsot village is 1044 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semarsot?

12 schemes currently match residents of Semarsot, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Semarsot?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Semarsot village is 367396.

How big is Semarsot compared to other villages in Balumath block?

Semarsot ranks 28 of 67 villages in Balumath block by Census 2011 population (1,220 residents).

Who is the MP for Semarsot?

Semarsot is in Giridih Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandra Prakash Choudhary (All Jharkhand Students Union).

What is the population of Semarsot in 2026?

Semarsot is estimated at 1,438 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,220 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Semarsot in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Semarsot in Latehar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Semarsot?

Naresh oraon is the sarpanch of Semarsot gram panchayat, Balumath block. See the sarpanch list of Balumath block for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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