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

According to the 2011 Census, Simri Badi village had a total population of 1,038 people, including 542 males and 496 females, living in 255 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.56%, with male literacy at 87.96% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 229.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Simri Badi