Simra - Powayan, Shahjahanpur

Simra is a village situated in the Powayan tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Powayan and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Umrapur Paigapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simra is 133177. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.01 hectares and falls under the 242401 pincode. Shahjahanpur is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Powayan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simra

According to the 2011 Census, Simra village had a total population of 351 people, including 179 males and 172 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.15%, with male literacy at 67.36% and female literacy at 47.62%.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Simra

Public transport in the Simra is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhakia Tiwari, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahjahanpur to Simra is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Simra is about 26 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 Simra

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

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:

FAQs about Simra