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

According to the 2011 Census, Simlar village had a total population of 544 people, including 285 males and 259 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.76%, with male literacy at 72.24% and female literacy at 42.72%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 90.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Simlar