Simra - Milak, Rampur

Simra is a village situated in the Milak tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Milak and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Semra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra is 117323. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.65 hectares and falls under the 244701 pincode. Milak is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Simra

As per Census 2011, Simra village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 579 males and 493 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 851 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 447 literate and 625 illiterate residents. Additionally, 75 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,072579493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1639172
Scheduled Castes (SC)754332
Literate Population447283164
Illiterate Population625296329

Nearby Villages of Simra

Simra 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)
Lakhimpur BhikaNorth-West1.42 km
SihariSouth1.54 km
DhalliyaWest1.64 km
Pipalya RaizadaNorth1.83 km
JagdishpurSouth-West1.87 km
Megha Nagla JadidNorth-East2.03 km
Ras DandiaEast2.11 km
NarkheraNorth-West2.60 km
HarduaSouth-East2.62 km
Duli ChandpurSouth-West2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simra

Simra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamrua, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Milak to Simra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Simra is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simra

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Simra

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Simra

Where is Simra located?

Simra village is located in Milak Tehsil, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Simra?

The Gram Panchayat of Simra is Semra.

What is the pincode of Simra?

The pincode of Simra is 244701.

What is the population of Simra?

Simra has a total population of 1,072, including 579 males and 493 females.

How many households are there in Simra?

There are 193 households in Simra.

What is the literacy rate in Simra?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simra is 41.70%. Male literacy is 48.88% and female literacy is 33.27%.