Indian Village Directory

Semra Village

Semra is an inhabited village in Motihari Block of Purba Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 217932, the Census 2011 record lists 1,106 people in 216 households and the reported area is 122.2 hectares. The local references include Ramgadwa Gram Panchayat, Motihari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Motihari at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Semra is a village in Motihari Block, Purba Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 217932 and 1,106 people in 216 households.
Village Code217932
Population1,106
Households216
Area122.2 hectares
Nearest TownMotihari

Key Village Facts

Village
Semra
Census Village Code
217932
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Purba Champaran
District Census Code
204
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Motihari
Sub-district Census Code
01041
CD Block
Motihari
Gram Panchayat
Ramgadwa
Households
216
Population
1,106
Male Population
583
Female Population
523
Sex Ratio
897.08
Area
122.2 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Semra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,106 people, 122.2 hectares of reported area and Motihari as the nearest town reference for Semra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
CD BlockMotihari
Gram Panchayatramgadwa
  • Semra falls under Motihari Block in Purba Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 217932.
  • The record lists 1,106 people living in 216 households.
  • The reported village area is 122.2 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Motihari.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density905.07 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.12 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share37.07%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share96.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Semra in the official administrative record. Census village code 217932, Ramgadwa Gram Panchayat and Motihari CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
204
Sub-district Census Code
01041
Village Census Code
217932
CD Block Code
0029
Gram Panchayat Code
0006
CD Block Name
Motihari
Gram Panchayat Name
Ramgadwa

Location and Distance

Motihari is the nearest town listed for Semra, about 10 km away. Motihari is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Motihari
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Motihari
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Motihari
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
122.2 hectares
Area
1.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,106 people in 216 households, with 583 male residents and 523 female residents. The average household size is 5.12, and SC share is 37.07% and ST share is 0% for Semra. Population density works out to about 905.07 people per sq km.

Total Households
216
Total Population
1,106
Male Population
583
Female Population
523
Sex Ratio
897.08
Average Household Size
5.12
SC Population
410
SC Male Population
206
SC Female Population
204
SC Population Share
37.07
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Semra list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Semra include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
39.27 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Semra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Semra include assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Semra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.7 hectares and irrigated land is 97 hectares (96.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
9.25
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
5.15 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
7.1 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
100.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
3.7 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
97.0
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
57.73 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Semra village located?

Semra is in Motihari Block of Purba Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Semra village in?

Semra village is in Purba Champaran district.

Which state is Semra village in?

Semra village is in Bihar.

Which block is Semra under?

Semra comes under Motihari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Semra?

The Census village code of Semra is 217932.

Which Gram Panchayat is Semra under?

Semra is listed under ramgadwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Motihari.

What is the population of Semra village?

The village record lists 1,106 people and 216 households for Semra.

How many households are in Semra village?

The village record lists 216 households for Semra.

What is the male and female population of Semra?

The record lists 583 male residents and 523 female residents for Semra.

What is the sex ratio of Semra village?

The sex ratio of Semra is 897.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Semra village?

The reported geographical area of Semra is 122.2 hectares.

What is the population density of Semra village?

The approximate population density of Semra is 905.07 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Semra?

The nearest town listed for Semra is Motihari, about 10 km away.

How far is Semra from the district headquarters?

Semra is about 10 km from Motihari, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Semra from the sub-district headquarters?

Semra is about 7 km from Motihari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Semra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Semra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Semra?

For Semra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 100.7 hectares and irrigated land is 97 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Semra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.