Simrahi - Chandla, Chhatarpur

Simrahi is a village situated in the Chandla tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandla and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Suraj Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simrahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simrahi is 457668. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.78 hectares and falls under the 471525 pincode. Laundi is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Simrahi

According to the 2011 Census, Simrahi village had a total population of 525 people, including 297 males and 228 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 768 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 74.60% and female literacy at 53.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Simrahi

Simrahi 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 Simrahi

Simrahi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Laundi to Simrahi is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Simrahi is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simrahi

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

Health Facilities in Simrahi

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

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