Quick answer
Semra is a gram panchayat in Chiraiya block of East Champaran district, Bihar (LGD code 99215, PIN code 845401). It has one revenue village: Semra. In the 2021 panchayat election, Babita Devi was elected Mukhiya. It is in Chiraia assembly constituency (MLA: Lal Babu Prasad Gupta, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Lovely Anand). It is about 26 km east of East Champaran district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kundwa Chainpur (17 km).
About Semra Gram Panchayat
Semra (सेम्रा) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Chiraiya block of East Champaran district, Bihar. Land and revenue work goes through Chiraia anchal (circle), and the district is part of the Tirhut Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 99215.
Semra is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.
From East Champaran headquarters, Semra is about 26 km away to the east (straight-line distance). It’s about 4.1 km south of the middle of Chiraiya block. The nearest railway station is Kundwa Chainpur, about 17 km away.
Semra is one of 23 gram panchayats in Chiraiya block and 405 in East Champaran district. For elections, Semra falls in the Chiraia Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Chiraia anchal.
Semra at a glance
| Name | Semra / सेम्रा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 99215 |
| Block | Chiraiya |
| Anchal (Circle) | Chiraia |
| District | East Champaran |
| Division | Tirhut Division |
| State | Bihar |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Chiraia |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Sheohar |
| MLA | Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)) |
| PIN code | 845401 |
| Coordinates | 26.6489° N, 85.0802° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 8 |
Map of Semra
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Semra LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 232-C38-342J. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Semra Gram Panchayat
Semra Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Bihar Bhumi, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Semra | सेमरा | 217895 |
Population of Semra
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for East Champaran district, which Semra is part of:
| Rural population | 46,98,028 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 9,09,672 |
| Rural literacy rate | 54.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 903 |
| Rural SC population share | 13.0% |
| Rural work participation | 34.6% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for East Champaran district, where Semra is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | East Champaran |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 50.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 20.1% |
| Institutional births | 61.5% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 68.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 49.1% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 57.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 44.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 48.3% |
| Households with electricity | 94.8% |
| Households with health insurance | 19.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.9% |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Semra mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Under the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006, Semra is run by its elected Mukhiya, the Up-Mukhiya and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Panchayat Secretary sent by the Chiraiya block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Bihar has to form 6 committees: Planning, Co-ordination and Finance Committee (chaired by the Mukhiya), Production Committee, Social Justice Committee, Education Committee, Public Health, Family Welfare and Rural Sanitation Committee and Public Works Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least once every three months. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Mukhiya | Semra | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary | Semra / Chiraiya | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Rajasva Karmachari | Chiraia Anchal | Land records, jamabandi / khatiyan, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Chiraiya | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Chiraiya | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Circle Officer (CO) | Chiraia | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | East Champaran | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | East Champaran | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Semra Mukhiya, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Mukhiya of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Mukhiya, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Mukhiya is elected for five years. The Mukhiya calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Chiraia
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2025 general election |
| Votes received | 90,572 |
| Vote share | 45.7% |
| Winning margin | 39,360 |
| Runner-up | Lakshmi Narayan Prasad Yadav |
Source: Election Commission of India, Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results, 2025-11-14
MP, Sheohar
| Party | Janata Dal (United) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,76,612 |
| Vote share | 45.2% |
| Winning margin | 29,143 |
| Runner-up | Ritu Jaiswal |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 13 candidates stood for Mukhiya in Semra, a seat reserved for women. Babita Devi won with 18% of the votes, 216 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalState Election Commission, Bihar
| Election | Seat reserved for | Mukhiya elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | Babita Devi | 18%, won by 216 votes |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Semra
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.bihar.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Semra scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 47.3/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Semra scored 47.3 out of 100, ranking 9th of 23 panchayats in Chiraiya block (slightly ahead of the block average of 45.4). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Semra does best on “Socially just and secured” (66.6) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (32.2). That 34-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Chiraiya block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Semra
Schools in Semra, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| GMS Semra | Government upper primary school |
| GPS Sagardina Urdu Boys | Government primary school |
| GPS Sagardina Urdu Girl | Government primary school |
| GPS Semra That | Government primary school |
| NPS Malhoria | Government primary school |
| UMS Laxmipur Semra | Government upper primary school |
| UMS Patkhoulia | Government upper primary school |
| UMS Semra Ramchandrasingh Tola | Government upper primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Semra come under the block education officer (BEO) of Chiraiya. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Semra
If someone in Semra needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in East Champaran and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Semra
The PIN code for Semra is most likely 845401, served by Chailaha Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chailaha | Post Office | 845401 | 5.8 km |
| Ajgarhimath | Post Office | 845401 | 6.2 km |
| Laxmipur | Post Office | 845401 | 6.2 km |
Bank branches near Semra
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Small finance Bank Limited | Samanpur | UNBA0001075 | 5.7 km |
| AU Small Finance Bank | Dhaka | AUBL0004784 | 9.9 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Dhaka | BARB0DHAKAX | 9.9 km |
| Central Bank of India | Dhaka | CBIN0281076 | 9.9 km |
| Central Bank of India | Karsahia | CBIN0282423 | 9.9 km |
See all bank branches in Chiraiya block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Semra
The easiest way to reach Semra by train is via Kundwa Chainpur, about 17 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Chiraiya and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Darbhanga Airport, about 98 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Champaran headquarters | District | 26 km | east |
| Chiraiya block (centre) | Block | 4.1 km | south |
| Kundwa Chainpur (KWC) | Railway Station | 17 km | north-east |
| Gurhanwa (GRNA) | Railway Station | 17 km | north-east |
| Bapudham Motihari (BMKI) | Railway Station | 17 km | west |
| Darbhanga Airport | Airport | 98 km | south-east |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport | Airport | 118 km | south |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Semra is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 5.7 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 17 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 17 km away (Kundwa Chainpur). CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 5.7 km away, farther than the Chiraiya block average of 4.7 km. The nearest post office is about 5.8 km away, much farther than the block average of 3.6 km.
Places near Semra
The Gram Panchayats closest to Semra, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khartari East | Chiraiya | 2.4 km | north-east |
| Parewa | Chiraiya | 2.9 km | south-east |
| Haraj Noorullah Pur | Chiraiya | 3.3 km | south-west |
| Pakri Kapoor | Chiraiya | 3.6 km | east |
| Khartari Middle | Chiraiya | 3.9 km | north-west |
| Khartari West | Chiraiya | 3.9 km | north-west |
| Raghopur | Chiraiya | 4.2 km | north-east |
| Sirauna | Chiraiya | 5.3 km | east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Chiraiya
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Circle Officer (CO).
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Chiraia Anchal. The Rajasva Karmachari checks it in the village and the Circle Inspector sends the report on.
- The Circle Officer (CO) issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi / Khatiyan (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), choose district East Champaran, Anchal Chiraia and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan.
- You can get a certified copy at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or the Anchal office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Bihar Bhumi (Dakhil-Kharij status) (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Chiraiya block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Chiraiya Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Semra gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call 1800 345 6284. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Chiraiya block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Semra
Households in Semra can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Chiraiya block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Chiraiya block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Chiraiya block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Chiraiya block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.
| Benefit | ₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre |
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)
Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.
| Benefit | ₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)
Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the Chiraiya block office |
Terrain and climate of Semra
- Elevation
- 66 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,219 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Semra sits about 66 metres above sea level, close to the East Champaran district average of 70 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Semra gets roughly 1,200 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September, slightly above the Bihar average of 1,100 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 11 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 45°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Semra
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 85%
- Tree cover 11%
- Built-up land 3.8%
- Water and wetland 0.1%
- Grass and scrub 0.5%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 85% of the land within roughly 2 km of Semra under crops, 4% built up and 11% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Semra Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, anchal and district is Semra Gram Panchayat?
Semra Gram Panchayat is in Chiraiya block of East Champaran district, Bihar, and comes under Chiraia anchal.
Who is the Mukhiya of Semra Gram Panchayat?
Babita Devi was elected Mukhiya of Semra Gram Panchayat in the 2021 panchayat election.
Who won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Semra?
Babita Devi won the 2021 Mukhiya election in Semra with 1,144 votes (18% of the valid votes).
How many villages are there in Semra Gram Panchayat?
Semra Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Semra.
Was the Mukhiya seat of Semra reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Mukhiya seat of Semra was reserved for women. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
What was the winning margin in the 2021 Mukhiya election of Semra?
The winner of the 2021 Mukhiya election in Semra beat the runner-up by 216 votes (3.3% of valid votes). There were 13 candidates in the race, and 6,479 valid votes were cast.
Which assembly constituency does Semra come under?
Semra comes under the Chiraia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Semra?
The MLA for Chiraia is Lal Babu Prasad Gupta (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2025 assembly election. They got 90,572 votes (45.7%) and won by 39,360 votes.
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Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semra in?
Semra is in the Sheohar Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Semra?
The Member of Parliament for Sheohar is Lovely Anand (Janata Dal (United)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,76,612 votes (45.2%) and won by 29,143 votes.
What is the LGD code of Semra Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Semra Gram Panchayat is 99215. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Semra?
The PIN code for Semra is usually 845401. The nearest post office is Chailaha (PIN 845401), about 5.8 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Semra?
The DIGIPIN for Semra is 232-C38-342J. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Semra from East Champaran?
Semra is about 26 km east of East Champaran district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Chiraiya block, it is about 4.1 km south.
Which is the nearest railway station to Semra?
The nearest railway station to Semra is Kundwa Chainpur (KWC), about 17 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gurhanwa (GRNA), 17 km; Bapudham Motihari (BMKI), 17 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Semra?
The nearest airport to Semra is Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 98 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), about 118 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Semra, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Semra is Unity Small finance Bank Limited, Samanpur (IFSC UNBA0001075), roughly 5.7 km away. Other branches nearby: AU Small Finance Bank, Dhaka (IFSC AUBL0004784) and Bank of Baroda, Dhaka (IFSC BARB0DHAKAX). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Semra?
There are 8 schools on record in Semra: GMS Semra, GPS Sagardina Urdu Boys, GPS Sagardina Urdu Girl, GPS Semra That, NPS Malhoria, UMS Laxmipur Semra, UMS Patkhoulia and UMS Semra Ramchandrasingh Tola.
Which gram panchayats are near Semra?
The closest gram panchayats to Semra, as the crow flies, are Khartari East (2.4 km), Parewa (2.9 km), Haraj Noorullah Pur (3.3 km), Pakri Kapoor (3.6 km) and Khartari Middle (3.9 km).
How can I complain about work in Semra Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Chiraiya block, or file it on Bihar Lok Shikayat Nivaran (lokshikayat.bihar.gov.in) or call helpline 1800 345 6284. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Semra get land records (Jamabandi / Khatiyan)?
Go to Bihar Bhumi (biharbhumi.bihar.gov.in), pick district East Champaran and Anchal Chiraia, then your village, to see the Jamabandi / Khatiyan. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Chiraia Anchal office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Semra?
In Semra, the Panchayat Secretary registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Semra?
Apply at a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter or on RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Semra, the Rajasva Karmachari of Chiraia anchal checks the application and the Circle Officer (CO) issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Semra?
For a ration card, apply on RTPS Bihar (ration card service) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; Chiraiya block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RTPS Bihar (social security pension) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) or through a Common Service Centre (CSC) or RTPS counter; the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chiraiya verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Semra?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district East Champaran, block Chiraiya and panchayat Semra to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Chiraiya block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Semra meet?
The Gram Sabha of Semra must meet at least once every three months, and the Mukhiya calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Semra?
The State Election Commission, Bihar (sec.bihar.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Chiraiya block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Semra is in the Chiraia assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Semra Gram Panchayat?
Semra Gram Panchayat scored 47.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 9th of 23 panchayats in Chiraiya block.
What is the altitude of Semra above sea level?
Semra is about 66 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 11 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Semra get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Semra gets about 1,220 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 45°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Semra?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Semra, the land is 85% cropland, 11% tree cover and 4% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-16)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 (as of 2001)
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-16)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-16)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-16)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2025)
- Wikidata, CC0
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