Semra village, Belargaon tehsil | Pincode 493778

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Kavita Dharmendra Dhruw

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LGD code: 447288
Pincode: 493778
Post office: Nagri
Population: 2,436
Households: 613
Literacy rate: 70.2%
Sex ratio: 1057 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,306

Census 2011 · in context

How Semra compares

By population, Semra ranks #5 of 89 villages in Belargaon mandal.

Literacy rate

70.2%

+6.9% vs mandal average

Semra: 70.2%
Belargaon mandal: 63.3%
Dhamtari district: 68.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,057

+26 vs mandal average

Semra: 1,057
Belargaon mandal: 1,031

Household size

people per home

4.0

−0.4 vs mandal average

Semra: 4.0
Belargaon mandal: 4.4

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

Semra at a glance

Semra is a village of 2,436 people in 613 households (Census 2011) in Belargaon tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, the 5th-largest of 89 villages in Belargaon tehsil. Literacy is 70%, 7 points above the tehsil average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,057 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 493778, served by Nagri post office; the LGD village code is 447288. The sarpanch is Kavita Dharmendra Dhruw, and the village votes in Kanker assembly constituency, represented by MLA Asha Ram Netam. The population is estimated at 2,872 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Semra · this village	2,436	70%	—
Pandripani Ryt · Belargaon	300	63%	—
Bhejari Rawan · Belargaon	182	55%	—
Bhatkhar · Belargaon	103	51%	—

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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
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: NAGRI
Distance to nearest town (km): 11
Distance to district HQ (km): 62
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 11
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): SEMRA
Total area (ha): 282.92
Irrigated area (ha): 57
Forest area (ha): 8.66

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

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Key facts — Semra

LGD code: 447288
Pincode: 493778
Post office: Nagri
Population (Census 2011): 2,436
Population (projected 2026): 2,872
Households: 613
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1057
Literacy rate: 70.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kanker
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kanker
Member of Parliament: Bhojraj Nag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Asha Ram Netam
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Kavita Dharmendra Dhruw
Block / Mandal: Belargaon

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 Dhamtari district level

Then & Now

Semra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,436

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,872

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

613

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

723

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: 2,436Census 2011
Households: 613Census 2011
Literacy rate: 70.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1057 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8722026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7232026 projection
Active job cards: 1,47,115MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,20,588MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,120NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 89.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.6%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhamtari district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhamtari district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhamtari 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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September 2026

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Chhattisgarh: 11-km trek takes health team to remote Dantewada village, four critical cases detected

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Protected areas, tribal land rights and community resistance: The conflict inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

Reported by Land Conflict Watch.

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Sep

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Villagers Clash Over Converted Woman's Last Rites In Chhattisgarh's Kanker

Reported by ETV Bharat.

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Chhattisgarh: 11-km trek takes health team to remote Dantewada village, four critical cases detected
The Times of Indiayesterday
Protected areas, tribal land rights and community resistance: The conflict inside Chhattisgarh's Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Land Conflict Watch4 days ago
Villagers Clash Over Converted Woman's Last Rites In Chhattisgarh's Kanker
ETV Bharat4 days ago
Carrying infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river to teach in cut-off village
Public TV English5 days ago
Teachers brave swollen river to teach village kids in Chhattisgarh | 'The children get so happy when they see us' | Inshorts
Inshorts5 days ago
Teachers brave swollen river to teach village kids in Chhattisgarh | 'The children get so happy when they see us' | Inshorts
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Quick answers

People often ask about Semra

What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra, Belargaon tehsil, Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh is 493778. The post office is Nagri.

Which post office delivers to Semra?

Mail for Semra is delivered through Nagri post office, pincode 493778, in Belargaon tehsil, Dhamtari 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 Belargaon tehsil of Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Semra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semra village has a population of 2,436 across 613 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Semra?

The current sarpanch of Semra gram panchayat is Kavita Dharmendra Dhruw.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Kanker assembly constituency (AC #81) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semra village is 70.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Semra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semra village is 1057 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semra?

12 schemes currently match residents of Semra, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Semra?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Semra village is 447288.

How big is Semra compared to other villages in Belargaon tehsil?

Semra ranks 5 of 89 villages in Belargaon tehsil by Census 2011 population (2,436 residents).

Who is the MLA of Semra?

Semra falls under Kanker assembly constituency (AC 81). The sitting MLA is Asha Ram Netam (BJP).

Who is the MP for Semra?

Semra is in Kanker Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Bhojraj Nag (BJP).

What is the population of Semra in 2026?

Semra is estimated at 2,872 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,436 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Semra in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Semra?

Kavita Dharmendra Dhruw is the sarpanch of Semra gram panchayat, Belargaon tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Belargaon tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-09-23
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)