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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Simra

As per Census 2011, Simra village has a total population of 5,163 people, consisting of 2,672 males and 2,491 females. The village has 1,084 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 787 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,726 literate and 2,437 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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