Simra - Mohanpur, Gaya

Simra is a village situated in the Mohanpur subdivision of Gaya district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohanpur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Gaya. Siriyawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra is 257202. The village covers a total geographical area of 163 hectares and falls under the 824232 pincode. Sherghati is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Simra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Simra

According to the 2011 Census, Simra village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 505 males and 498 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.04%, with male literacy at 60.33% and female literacy at 31.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Simra

Simra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Simra

Simra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bansinala Halt, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sherghati to Simra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gaya to Simra is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Simra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simra village are given below:

FAQs about Simra