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Semra is a village in Piprakothi mandal, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, with a population of 2,806 across 626 households. Located at 24.959°N, 84.125°E, the village has a literacy rate of 50.2% and PIN code 845416.

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LGD code: 218395
Pincode: 845416
Population: 2,806
Households: 626
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Sex ratio: 869 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 770
Distance to district centre: 203 km
Distance to mandal centre: 121 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Semra compares

By population, Semra ranks #11 of 20 villages in Piprakothi mandal.

Literacy rate

50.2%

+3.4% vs mandal average

Semra: 50.2%
Piprakothi mandal: 46.8%
Purbi Champaran district: 44.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

869

−19 vs mandal average

Semra: 869
Piprakothi mandal: 888

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.1 vs mandal average

Semra: 4.5
Piprakothi mandal: 4.6

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

Key facts — Semra

LGD code: 218395
Pincode: 845416
Population (Census 2011): 2,806
Population (projected 2026): 3,308
Households: 626
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 869
Literacy rate: 50.2%
Coordinates: 24.95918°N, 84.12549°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Siwan
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Raghunathpur
Member of Parliament: Vijay Lakshmi Kushwaha
Member of Legislative Assembly: Osama Shahab
Block / Mandal: Piprakothi
Nearest railway station: Jiradei (140.3 km)

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 Purbi Champaran district level

Then & Now

Semra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,806

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,308

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

626

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

738

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: 2,806Census 2011
Households: 626Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 869 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,3082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 738

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 · Purbi Champaran district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Purbi Champaran district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Purbi Champaran 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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Notable places near Semra · Piprakothi mandal area

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Hospital· 2
Railway· 2
Temple· 1
Monument· 1

Religion

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Temple · buddhist
Don stupa
📍 130.1 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Sanjeevani Sewa Sadan
📍 127.2 km awayOSM

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Getting there

How to reach Semra

Mandal centre

Piprakothi · ≈ 121 km

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District centre

Purbi Champaran · ≈ 203 km

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Nearest town · 14,041 people

Semra · ≈ under 1 km

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What is the pincode of Semra?

The pincode of Semra, Piprakothi mandal, Purbi Champaran district, Bihar is 845416.

In which district is Semra located?

Semra is a village in Piprakothi mandal of Purbi Champaran district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Semra as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Semra village has a population of 2,806 across 626 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Siwan Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semra in?

Semra falls under the Raghunathpur assembly constituency (AC #108) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Semra village is 50.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Semra?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Semra village is 869 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Semra?

The nearest health facility to Semra is Sanjeevani Sewa Sadan (~127.2 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Semra?

The nearest railway station to Semra is Jiradei (~140.3 km).

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 Purbi Champaran district centre?

Semra is approximately 203 km (straight-line) from the centre of Purbi Champaran 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 218395.

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 Piprakothi mandal?

Semra ranks 11 of 20 villages in Piprakothi mandal by Census 2011 population (2,806 residents).

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How Semra compares

Key facts — Semra

Population, education, health & sanitation

Semra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Semra on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Healthcare

How to reach Semra

Other villages named Semra

Latest posts

Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

Watch: Bihar storm kills 6 after lightning and fire tear through East Champaran

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

Notable persons of Semra

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Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

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People often ask about Semra

What is the pincode of Semra?

In which district is Semra located?

What is the population of Semra as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semra in?

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

What is the sex ratio in Semra?

What is the nearest health centre to Semra?

What is the nearest railway station to Semra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semra?

How far is Semra from Purbi Champaran district centre?

What is the LGD code of Semra?

Which is the nearest town to Semra?

How big is Semra compared to other villages in Piprakothi mandal?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Semra

What is the pincode of Semra?

In which district is Semra located?

What is the population of Semra as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Semra in?

What is the literacy rate in Semra?

What is the sex ratio in Semra?

What is the nearest health centre to Semra?

What is the nearest railway station to Semra?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Semra?

How far is Semra from Purbi Champaran district centre?

What is the LGD code of Semra?

Which is the nearest town to Semra?

How big is Semra compared to other villages in Piprakothi mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Semra — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Semra on the map

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Religion

Healthcare

Latest posts

Bihar Police seize large consignment of illegal liquor in East Champaran

Watch: Bihar storm kills 6 after lightning and fire tear through East Champaran

Deadly Trio of Storm, Lightning, and Fire Kills Six in Bihar’s East Champaran

Notable persons of Semra