Simarra - Pichhore, Shivpuri

Simarra is a village situated in the Pichhore tehsil of Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pichhore and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Shivpuri. Baksanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simarra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simarra is 456139. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.75 hectares and falls under the 473585 pincode. Pichhore is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Simarra

According to the 2011 Census, Simarra village had a total population of 519 people, including 274 males and 245 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.75%, with male literacy at 61.29% and female literacy at 36.65%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 517.

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

Nearby Villages of Simarra

Simarra 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 Simarra

Simarra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shivpuri, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pichhore to Simarra is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shivpuri to Simarra is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simarra

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

Health Facilities in Simarra

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

FAQs about Simarra