Simrod - Baraily, Raisen

Simrod is a village situated in the Baraily tehsil of Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baraily and around 126 km from the district headquarters in Raisen. Kelkachha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simrod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simrod is 484572. The village covers a total geographical area of 677.81 hectares and falls under the 464668 pincode. Baraily is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Simrod

According to the 2011 Census, Simrod village had a total population of 736 people, including 400 males and 336 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 840 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 79.94% and female literacy at 57.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Simrod

Simrod 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 Simrod

Public transport in the Simrod is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipariya, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baraily to Simrod is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raisen to Simrod is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simrod

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

Health Facilities in Simrod

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

FAQs about Simrod