Simrawan - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Simrawan is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Rahiyar South serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simrawan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simrawan is 236429. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 848117 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Simrawan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rosera Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Samastipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simrawan

As per Census 2011, Simrawan village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,223 males and 1,135 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 494 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 896 literate and 1,462 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,321 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3581,2231,135
Child Population (0–6 yrs)494272222
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,321678643
Literate Population896577319
Illiterate Population1,462646816

Nearby Villages of Simrawan

Simrawan 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)
KankarWest1.41 km
SirsiaNorth2.00 km
Bhoraha BaheraSouth2.09 km
KolhantaSouth-West2.41 km
Rampur BahorNorth-East2.45 km
BhatandiSouth2.47 km
KainaEast2.59 km
MahekhairaSouth-East2.69 km
Sapahua BasauliSouth-West3.03 km
Rahiar KunchiNorth-West3.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simrawan

Simrawan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Naya Nagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Simrawan is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Simrawan is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simrawan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Simrawan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Simrawan

Where is Simrawan located?

Simrawan village is located in Shivaji Nagar Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Simrawan?

The Gram Panchayat of Simrawan is Rahiyar South.

What is the pincode of Simrawan?

The pincode of Simrawan is 848117.

What is the population of Simrawan?

Simrawan has a total population of 2,358, including 1,223 males and 1,135 females.

How many households are there in Simrawan?

There are 359 households in Simrawan.

What is the literacy rate in Simrawan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simrawan is 38.00%. Male literacy is 47.18% and female literacy is 28.11%.