Simra - Jhanjharpur, Madhubani

Simra is a village situated in the Jhanjharpur subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 2.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jhanjharpur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Simrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra is 220723. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.9 hectares and falls under the 847404 pincode. Jhanjharpur is the nearest town, located about 2.5 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 5,163 people, including 2,672 males and 2,491 females, living in 1,084 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.29%, with male literacy at 68.49% and female literacy at 55.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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 bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahrail, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhanjharpur to Simra is about 2.5 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Simra is about 29 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