Simara - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Simara is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Bilaiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simara is 133046. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.05 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Simara

As per Census 2011, Simara village has a total population of 371 people, consisting of 199 males and 172 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 172 literate and 199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Simara

Simara 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 Simara

Simara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Simara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Simara is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simara

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

Health Facilities in Simara

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

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