Simlar - Khaniyadhana, Shivpuri

Simlar is a village situated in the Khaniyadhana tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khaniyadhana and around 138 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Harthon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simlar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simlar is 456302. The village covers a total geographical area of 197.52 hectares and falls under the 473990 pincode. Khaniyadhana is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Simlar

As per Census 2011, Simlar village has a total population of 544 people, consisting of 285 males and 259 females. The village has 133 households and a sex ratio of 908 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 265 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 90 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population544285259
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934053
Scheduled Tribes (ST)904545
Literate Population26517788
Illiterate Population279108171

Nearby Villages of Simlar

Simlar 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)
PipraiSouth-East1.91 km
AmuhayNorth2.35 km
RijodaSouth-West2.56 km
Khiriya GolakotNorth-West2.62 km
AnbariyaSouth-East3.46 km
Gata JhalkuiSouth3.49 km
GolakotEast5.38 km
RijodiSouth-West5.44 km
DevkhoNorth-East5.63 km
HarthonNorth-West5.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simlar

Simlar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakhaura, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.5 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khaniyadhana to Simlar is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Simlar is about 138 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simlar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Simlar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simlar 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 Simlar

Where is Simlar located?

Simlar village is located in Khaniyadhana Tehsil, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Simlar?

The Gram Panchayat of Simlar is Harthon.

What is the pincode of Simlar?

The pincode of Simlar is 473990.

What is the population of Simlar?

Simlar has a total population of 544, including 285 males and 259 females.

How many households are there in Simlar?

There are 133 households in Simlar.

What is the literacy rate in Simlar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simlar is 48.71%. Male literacy is 62.11% and female literacy is 33.98%.