Simri - Bisfi, Madhubani

Simri is a village situated in the Bisfi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisfi and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Simri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simri is 220405. The village covers a total geographical area of 573 hectares and falls under the 847222 pincode. Madhubani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Simri

According to the 2011 Census, Simri village had a total population of 10,846 people, including 5,675 males and 5,171 females, living in 2,196 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.71%, with male literacy at 76.81% and female literacy at 55.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 746, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population10,8465,6755,171
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,875953922
Scheduled Castes (SC)746378368
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population5,9853,6272,358
Illiterate Population4,8612,0482,813

Nearby Villages of Simri

Simri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SalempurSouth1.25 km
JafraNorth1.82 km
Chandar SenpurEast2.00 km
Az Rakbe JafraNorth2.48 km
Bhoj ParaulSouth2.74 km
GenaurWest2.78 km
KerwarNorth-West2.80 km
KamalpurEast2.90 km
BelaunjaNorth-East3.03 km
KharauwaSouth-East3.26 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simri

Simri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Madhubani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhubani to Simri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Simri is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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 TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Simri

Where is Simri located?

Simri village is located in Bisfi Subdivision, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Simri?

Simri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Simri?

The pincode of Simri is 847222.

What is the population of Simri?

Simri had a total population of 10,846, including 5,675 males and 5,171 females.

How many households are there in Simri?

Simri had 2,196 households.

What is the literacy rate in Simri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simri was 66.71%. Male literacy was 76.81% and female literacy was 55.50%.