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Semra, Ghazipur
Semara is a village in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. Sadhobur village, also known as Rampur, is located across the Ganges opposite Semara. These villages are jointly called Rampur-Semara by the locals. Semara village comes under Sherpur gram panchayat of Mohammadabad tehsil. The population of this village is around 5500 while the number of voters is 3800. Geographic location The village is located east of the district headquarters in the eastern direction. The nearest railway station Yusufpur is at a distance of 8 km from here, while the village is from Muhammadabad town on Ghazipur-Ballia National Highway 19. Semara is a part of Sherpur Gram Panchayat. In practice, Shiv Rai Ka Pura and Chhanbaiya are also part of Semara.The village is situated on the banks of the Gangas and has been badly plagued by Ganga Katan for over two decades. As a result of this erosion, 80 percent of Shiv Rai's entire population and 50 percent of Semra's have been absorbed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghazipur District
Ghazipur district is a Districts of Uttar Pradesh, district of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. The city of Ghazipur is the district headquarters. The district is part of Varanasi Division. The region of Ghazipur is famous mainly for the production of its unique rose-scented Spray called ''Gulab Jal,'' and for the tomb of the Governor General of British India, Lord Cornwallis, who died here. His tomb is situated in Western part of City, and is conserved by Archaeological Survey of India. History Early history The district has derived its name from its headquarters town of Ghazipur. It was during the reign of Harsha, a Chinese pilgrim known with the name of Hiuen-Tsang, Xuanzang came to the district. And in his days the place was known as Chen- Chu interpreting in English as the Kingdom of the lord of 'Battles' which has been given various nomenclatures like Yudhpatipura, Yudharanpura, Garzapatipura and the last one probably who the modern Ghazipur as adopted by Lord Cunni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
