Simra Kalan - Amanganj, Panna

Simra Kalan is a village situated in the Amanganj tehsil of Panna district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Amanganj and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Panna. Gadhikarhiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra Kalan is 459145. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.8 hectares and falls under the 488441 pincode. Amanganj is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Simra Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Simra Kalan village had a total population of 551 people, including 289 males and 262 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.38%, with male literacy at 76.10% and female literacy at 55.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Simra Kalan

Simra Kalan 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 Simra Kalan

Simra Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khajuraho, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amanganj to Simra Kalan is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Panna to Simra Kalan is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simra Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Simra Kalan

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 Kalan village are given below:

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