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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Simri

As per Census 2011, Simri village has a total population of 10,846 people, consisting of 5,675 males and 5,171 females. The village has 2,196 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,875 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,985 literate and 4,861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 746 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simri are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
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 has a total population of 10,846, including 5,675 males and 5,171 females.

How many households are there in Simri?

There are 2,196 households in Simri.

What is the literacy rate in Simri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simri is 55.18%. Male literacy is 63.91% and female literacy is 45.60%.