Simra - Patan, Jabalpur

Simra is a village situated in the Patan tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patan and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Kaithra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra is 489480. The village covers a total geographical area of 136.01 hectares and falls under the 483113 pincode. Patan is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Patan 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 181 people, consisting of 88 males and 93 females. The village has 45 households and a sex ratio of 1,056 females per 1,000 males. There are 18 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 144 literate and 37 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1818893
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18612
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341420
Literate Population1447866
Illiterate Population371027

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)
BamuriyaNorth1.01 km
Karari MankuwaraSouth-East1.26 km
SarondNorth-West1.71 km
GudiyaSouth-West1.73 km
Khatoli DhanaNorth-East2.07 km
KainthraNorth2.21 km
MangudiyaSouth-West2.29 km
ChhapriNorth-East2.77 km
Simariya (karari)East2.79 km
RaithraSouth-West2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simra

Simra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheraghat, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Patan to Simra is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Simra is about 30 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:

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 >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Simra

Where is Simra located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Simra?

The Gram Panchayat of Simra is Kaithra.

What is the pincode of Simra?

The pincode of Simra is 483113.

What is the population of Simra?

Simra has a total population of 181, including 88 males and 93 females.

How many households are there in Simra?

There are 45 households in Simra.

What is the literacy rate in Simra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simra is 79.56%. Male literacy is 88.64% and female literacy is 70.97%.