# Semara Gram Panchayat, Itwa, Siddharthnagar: Pradhan Rehana Khatoon

> Semara is a gram panchayat in Itwa block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 88350, PIN code 272205).
> It has one revenue village: Semara.
> The Gram Pradhan is Rehana Khatoon.
> It is in Shohratgarh assembly constituency (MLA: Vinay Verma, Apna Dal (Soneylal)) and Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Jagdambika Pal).
> It is about 20 km north of Siddharthnagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Parsa (4.0 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/siddharthnagar/itwa/semara/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Semara / समरा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 88350
- **Block:** Itwa
- **Tehsil:** Itwa
- **District:** Siddharthnagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Shohratgarh
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Domariyaganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Rehana Khatoon
- **MLA:** Vinay Verma (Apna Dal (Soneylal))
- **MP:** Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 272205
- **Coordinates:** 27.4289° N, 82.9486° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 2
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ashok Kumar

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Rehana Khatoon
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Ashok Kumar
- **MLA:** Vinay Verma (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/vinay-verma-mla-shohratgarh/
- **MP:** Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/jagdambika-pal-mp-domariyaganj/

## Villages
- Semara (समरा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Semara Gram Panchayat?
Semara Gram Panchayat is in Itwa block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Itwa tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Semara Gram Panchayat?
Rehana Khatoon is the Gram Pradhan of Semara Gram Panchayat; phone 9198861523 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### How many villages are there in Semara Gram Panchayat?
Semara Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Semara.

### How many ward members are there in Semara Gram Panchayat?
Semara Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 3 of them women (27%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Semara?
Ashok Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Semara; phone 9918133764 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 18 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Semara.

### Which assembly constituency does Semara come under?
Semara comes under the Shohratgarh Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Semara?
The MLA for Shohratgarh is Vinay Verma (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 70,900 votes (37.5%) and won by 24,560 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Semara in?
Semara is in the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Semara?
The Member of Parliament for Domariyaganj is Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,63,303 votes (45.5%) and won by 42,728 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Semara Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Semara Gram Panchayat is 88350. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Semara?
The PIN code for Semara is usually 272205. The nearest post office is Dabra (PIN 272205), about 4.3 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Semara, 272205.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Semara?
The DIGIPIN for Semara is 2FP-54L-64J3. 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 Semara from Siddharthnagar?
Semara is about 20 km north of Siddharthnagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Itwa block, it is about 19 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Semara?
The nearest railway station to Semara is Parsa (PRZ), about 4.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Mahtha Bazar (MHBZ), 4.2 km; Shohratgarh (SOT), 6.4 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Semara?
The nearest airport to Semara is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 91 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 109 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Semara, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Semara is HDFC Bank, Shohratgarh (IFSC HDFC0004796), roughly 4.7 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Naugarh Ii (IFSC HDFC0007084) and State Bank of India, Shorathgarh (IFSC SBIN0002613). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Semara?
The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Semara: Prathamik Pathashala Semara and Semara Ganv Ke Pa0 Mini Sachivalay.

### Which schools are there in Semara?
There is 1 government school building on record in Semara: Prathamik Pathashala Semara. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Semara?
The closest gram panchayats to Semara, as the crow flies, are Kusumhi (0.0 km), Nibi (0.4 km), Parsohiya Nankar (1.1 km), Mahadewa Nankar (1.9 km) and Dohariya Buzurg (2.0 km).

### How can I complain about work in Semara Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Itwa block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Semara get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Siddharthnagar and Tehsil Itwa, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Itwa Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Semara?
In Semara, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). 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. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Semara?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Semara, the Lekhpal of Itwa tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM 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 Semara?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Itwa block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Itwa 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 Semara?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Siddharthnagar, block Itwa and panchayat Semara 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 Itwa 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 Semara meet?
The Gram Sabha of Semara must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan 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 Semara?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Itwa 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; Semara is in the Shohratgarh assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Semara Gram Panchayat?
Semara Gram Panchayat scored 35.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 77th of 87 panchayats in Itwa block.

### What is the altitude of Semara above sea level?
Semara is about 91 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 Semara get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Semara gets about 1,210 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Semara?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Semara, the land is 72% cropland, 21% tree cover, 3% built-up land and 3% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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