Semra village, Khajni tehsil | Pincode 273406

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Semra is a village in Khajni mandal, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, with a population of 314 in 55 households. The village has a literacy rate of 57.6% and is assigned postal code 273406.

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VIDHYA

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LGD code: 186761
Pincode: 273406
Post office: Unwal
Population: 314
Households: 55
Literacy rate: 57.6%
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 90
Distance to district centre: 284 km
Distance to mandal centre: 285 km
Distance to Lucknow: 320 km
Distance to Kolkata: 610 km
Nearest railway station: Panchdeori Halt · 9 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Semra compares

By population, Semra ranks #497 of 769 villages in Khajni mandal.

Literacy rate

57.6%

−2.9% vs mandal average

Semra: 57.6%
Khajni mandal: 60.5%
Gorakhpur district: 60.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

975

+8 vs mandal average

Semra: 975
Khajni mandal: 967

Household size

people per home

5.7

−1.0 vs mandal average

Semra: 5.7
Khajni mandal: 6.7

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

Semra at a glance

Semra is a village of 314 people in 55 households (Census 2011) in Khajni tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, the 497th-largest of 769 villages in Khajni tehsil. Literacy is 58%, 3 points below the tehsil average of 61% and the sex ratio is 975 women per 1,000 men. It lies 284 km from the Gorakhpur district centre, 0 km from Semra, the nearest town, 9 km from Panchdeori Halt railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 273406, served by Unwal post office; the LGD village code is 186761. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 6 km away. The sarpanch is VIDHYA , and the village votes in Haidergarh assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dinesh Rawat. The population is estimated at 370 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Semra · this village	314	58%	—
Semra · Sadar	1,816	67%	0 km N
Semra · Mahmudabad	2,050	57%	0 km N
Semra · Campierganj	0	—	0 km N
Semra · Khadda	1,147	54%	0 km N
Semra · Amethi	2,357	60%	0 km N
Semra · Garautha	253	71%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Semra

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 8
Primary school: 0
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: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: GORAKHPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 0
Distance to district HQ (km): 30
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BASIYA
Total area (ha): 29.11
Irrigated area (ha): 19.53
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: 186761
Pincode: 273406
Post office: Unwal
Population (Census 2011): 314
Population (projected 2026): 370
Households: 55
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 975
Literacy rate: 57.6%
Coordinates: 26.49333°N, 84.14056°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Barabanki
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Haidergarh
Member of Parliament: Tanuj Punia
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dinesh Rawat
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: VIDHYA
Block / Mandal: Khajni

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 Gorakhpur district level

Then & Now

Semra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

314

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

370

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

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: 314Census 2011
Households: 55Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 975 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3702026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 652026 projection
Active job cards: 2,08,960MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,29,927MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 15,24,06,296ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 943NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 94.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 69.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 69.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 52.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Gorakhpur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 36,18,753PMAY-G · 36,18,753 of 36,85,704 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Gorakhpur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Gorakhpur 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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Getting there

How to reach Semra

Mandal centre

Khajni · ≈ 285 km

≈ 9 h 45 min by car · 11 h 35 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Gorakhpur · ≈ 284 km

≈ 9 h 44 min by car · 11 h 33 min by bike

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Nearest town · 19,143 people

Semra · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Lucknow320 kmcapital
Kolkata610 km
Delhi723 km
Hyderabad1168 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationPanchdeori Halt9 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital6 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India22 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum22 km
Collegebaba Raghav das Inter college35 km
Police stationBarharia Police Station37 km

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Lead story

September 2026

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UP to turn dry as monsoon withdrawal begins by next week

Reported by ThePrint.

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Sep

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UP raises panchayat assistants’ salary by 50%; protest called off

Reported by The Indian Express.

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Sep

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Kishau Dam Project will strengthen irrigation and drinking water systems in Uttar Pradesh: UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary

Reported by The Statesman.

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UP to turn dry as monsoon withdrawal begins by next week
ThePrint8h ago
UP raises panchayat assistants’ salary by 50%; protest called off
The Indian Express13h ago
Kishau Dam Project will strengthen irrigation and drinking water systems in Uttar Pradesh: UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary
The Statesman16h ago
UP panchayat assistants’ salary hiked 50%: No job cuts, cashless treatment; women to get maternity leave
Bhaskar English16h ago
Villagers Demolish Their Own Houses To Salvage Belongings In Flood-Hit Uttar Pradesh
ETV Bharat3 days ago
How UP farmers are swapping diesel pumps for solar power
India Today5 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Semra

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra, Khajni tehsil, Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh is 273406. The post office is Unwal.

Which post office delivers to Semra?

Mail for Semra is delivered through Unwal post office, pincode 273406, in Khajni tehsil, Gorakhpur 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 Khajni tehsil of Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Semra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semra village has a population of 314 across 55 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Semra?

The current sarpanch of Semra gram panchayat is VIDHYA .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Barabanki Lok Sabha constituency (PC #53) of Uttar Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Haidergarh assembly constituency (AC #272) of Uttar Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semra village is 57.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Semra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semra village is 975 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semra?

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

How far is Semra from Gorakhpur district centre?

Semra is approximately 284 km (straight-line) from the centre of Gorakhpur 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 186761.

Which is the nearest town to Semra?

Semra (population 19,143, 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 Khajni tehsil?

Semra ranks 497 of 769 villages in Khajni tehsil by Census 2011 population (314 residents).

How far is Semra from Lucknow?

Semra is about 320 km from Lucknow in a straight line (the state capital of Uttar Pradesh); by road expect roughly 416 km.

How far is Semra from Kolkata?

Semra is about 610 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 793 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Semra?

Panchdeori Halt is the nearest railway station to Semra, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Semra?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Semra, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Semra?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Semra, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Semra?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Semra, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Who is the MLA of Semra?

Semra falls under Haidergarh assembly constituency (AC 272). The sitting MLA is Dinesh Rawat (BJP).

Who is the MP for Semra?

Semra is in Barabanki Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Tanuj Punia (INC).

What is the population of Semra in 2026?

Semra is estimated at 370 people in 2026, up about 18% from 314 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Semra in?

Uttar Pradesh falls in the Upper Gangetic Plains zone (wheat, rice, sugarcane; canal irrigation) and the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Semra in Gorakhpur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Semra?

VIDHYA is the sarpanch of Semra gram panchayat, Khajni tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Khajni tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)