Where is Simra village located?
Simra is in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Simra Village
Simra is an inhabited village in Mohanpur Block of Gaya district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 257202, the Census 2011 record lists 1,003 people in 157 households and the reported area is 163 hectares. The local references include Siriyawa Gram Panchayat, Mohanpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sherghati at about 20 km.
Village Code257202
Population1,003
Households157
Area163 hectares
Nearest TownSherghati
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Simra
- Census Village Code
- 257202
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Gaya
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mohanpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01509
- CD Block
- Mohanpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Siriyawa
- Households
- 157
- Population
- 1,003
- Male Population
- 505
- Female Population
- 498
- Sex Ratio
- 986.14
- Area
- 163 hectares
- Area
- 1.63 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Simra at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,003 people, 163 hectares of reported area and Sherghati as the nearest town reference for Simra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Simra falls under Mohanpur Block in Gaya district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 257202.
- The record lists 1,003 people living in 157 households.
- The reported village area is 163 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sherghati.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density615.34 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share33.6%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.4%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share75.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Simra in the official administrative record. Census village code 257202, Siriyawa Gram Panchayat and Mohanpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 236
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01509
- Village Census Code
- 257202
- CD Block Code
- 0497
- CD Block Name
- Mohanpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Siriyawa
Location and Distance
Sherghati is the nearest town listed for Simra, about 20 km away. Gaya is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mohanpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Gaya
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sherghati
- Distance within State/UT
- 20 km
- Nearest Town
- Sherghati
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 163 hectares
- Area
- 1.63 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,003 people in 157 households, with 505 male residents and 498 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 33.6% and ST share is 0.4% for Simra. Population density works out to about 615.34 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 157
- Total Population
- 1,003
- Male Population
- 505
- Female Population
- 498
- Sex Ratio
- 986.14
- Average Household Size
- 6.39
- SC Population
- 337
- SC Male Population
- 154
- SC Female Population
- 183
- SC Population Share
- 33.6
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 3
- ST Population Share
- 0.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Simra list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Simra include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 22.7 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 91 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Simra include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Simra include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Simra is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Simra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 120.7 hectares and irrigated land is 91 hectares (75.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 19.6
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 120.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 29.7 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 91.0
Other Available Details
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- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Simra village in?
Simra village is in Gaya district.
Which state is Simra village in?
Simra village is in Bihar.
Which block is Simra under?
Simra comes under Mohanpur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Simra?
The Census village code of Simra is 257202.
Which Gram Panchayat is Simra under?
Simra is listed under SIRIYAWA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mohanpur.
What is the population of Simra village?
The village record lists 1,003 people and 157 households for Simra.
How many households are in Simra village?
The village record lists 157 households for Simra.
What is the male and female population of Simra?
The record lists 505 male residents and 498 female residents for Simra.
What is the sex ratio of Simra village?
The sex ratio of Simra is 986.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Simra village?
The reported geographical area of Simra is 163 hectares.
What is the population density of Simra village?
The approximate population density of Simra is 615.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Simra?
The nearest town listed for Simra is Sherghati, about 20 km away.
How far is Simra from the district headquarters?
Simra is about 40 km from Gaya, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Simra from the sub-district headquarters?
Simra is about 4 km from Mohanpur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Simra?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Simra.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Simra?
For Simra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 120.7 hectares and irrigated land is 91 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Simra.