Simri Badi - Gotegaon, Narsimhapur

Simri Badi is a village situated in the Gotegaon tehsil of Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gotegaon and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Narsimhapur. Simri Badi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simri Badi is 490491. The village covers a total geographical area of 373.19 hectares and falls under the 487114 pincode. Gotegaon is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Simri Badi

As per Census 2011, Simri Badi village has a total population of 1,038 people, consisting of 542 males and 496 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 705 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simri Badi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,038542496
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1297752
Scheduled Castes (SC)229118111
Literate Population705409296
Illiterate Population333133200

Nearby Villages of Simri Badi

Simri Badi 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)
Baskhirwa (baskheda)South-West0.95 km
UmraNorth-East1.32 km
AkhibadaEast2.26 km
Bamhani(seoni)South-West2.58 km
BatoriSouth-East2.74 km
KhobiNorth-East3.14 km
AkolaWest3.18 km
CharguwanEast3.66 km
RehliNorth-East3.85 km
SangapurSouth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simri Badi

Simri Badi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Karak Bel, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 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 Gotegaon to Simri Badi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Narsimhapur to Simri Badi is about 40 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 Simri Badi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Simri Badi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Simri Badi

Where is Simri Badi located?

Simri Badi village is located in Gotegaon Tehsil, Narsimhapur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Simri Badi?

Simri Badi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Simri Badi?

The pincode of Simri Badi is 487114.

What is the population of Simri Badi?

Simri Badi has a total population of 1,038, including 542 males and 496 females.

How many households are there in Simri Badi?

There are 255 households in Simri Badi.

What is the literacy rate in Simri Badi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simri Badi is 67.92%. Male literacy is 75.46% and female literacy is 59.68%.