Simra - Panagar, Jabalpur

Simra is a village situated in the Panagar tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Panagar and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Khiria Simra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra is 490196. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 483220 pincode. Panagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Simra

As per Census 2011, Simra village has a total population of 232 people, consisting of 122 males and 110 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 901 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 175 literate and 57 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population232122110
Child Population (0–6 yrs)22157
Scheduled Castes (SC)1587
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432023
Literate Population17510075
Illiterate Population572235

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Dhurauwa (ghurauwa)North-East0.88 km
Tunku MohaniyaNorth-West1.20 km
BaghodaSouth-West1.68 km
GangajaliWest1.86 km
Bhidari KhurdSouth-East2.07 km
Bhidari KalanEast2.07 km
PateraNorth2.09 km
Urduwa KalanNorth-East2.41 km
Jhigra KhedaSouth2.83 km
Kankar KhedaNorth-West2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simra

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Simra. The nearest railway station is Adhartal, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panagar to Simra is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Simra is about 15 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 Simra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Simra

Where is Simra located?

Simra village is located in Panagar Tehsil, Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Simra?

The Gram Panchayat of Simra is Khiria Simra.

What is the pincode of Simra?

The pincode of Simra is 483220.

What is the population of Simra?

Simra has a total population of 232, including 122 males and 110 females.

How many households are there in Simra?

There are 44 households in Simra.

What is the literacy rate in Simra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simra is 75.43%. Male literacy is 81.97% and female literacy is 68.18%.