Simri - Dumaria, Gaya
Simri is a village situated in the Dumaria subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dumaria and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Pankara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simri is 256222. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 824221 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Simri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Simri
As per Census 2011, Simri village has a total population of 1,582 people, consisting of 758 males and 824 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 1,087 females per 1,000 males. There are 340 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 627 literate and 955 illiterate residents. Additionally, 598 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simri are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,582 | 758 | 824 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 340 | 161 | 179 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 598 | 297 | 301 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 627 | 340 | 287 |
| Illiterate Population | 955 | 418 | 537 |
Nearby Villages of Simri
Simri is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Simri
Simri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Simri is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Simri is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Simri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Simri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Simri
Where is Simri located?
Simri village is located in Dumaria Subdivision, Gaya district, Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Simri?
The Gram Panchayat of Simri is Pankara.
What is the pincode of Simri?
The pincode of Simri is 824221.
What is the population of Simri?
Simri has a total population of 1,582, including 758 males and 824 females.
How many households are there in Simri?
There are 282 households in Simri.
What is the literacy rate in Simri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simri is 39.63%. Male literacy is 44.85% and female literacy is 34.83%.