Simiri - Padmapur, Rayagada

Simiri is a village situated in the Padmapur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padmapur and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Gulluguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simiri is 427082. The village covers a total geographical area of 1300 hectares and falls under the 765025 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Simiri

As per Census 2011, Simiri village has a total population of 304 people, consisting of 138 males and 166 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,202 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 69 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 24 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Simiri

Simiri 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 Simiri

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Simiri. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Simiri is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Simiri is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simiri

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

Health Facilities in Simiri

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

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