★ Revenue village · Rajnagar block · Madhubani ★

Simri

Rajnagar block
Pincode 847235
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Simri is a revenue village in Rajnagar block, Madhubani district, Bihar. It had a population of 9,516 in 2,050 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

9,516 souls. 2,050 homes.

Rajnagar block, Madhubani district, Bihar.

9,516
Population
2,050
Households
62.7%
Literacy
952
Sex ratio
LGD 220597Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Cauliflower₹3,500Benipatti APMC · 26 Oct 2026
  • Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,100Benipatti APMC · 24 Oct 2026
  • Brinjal₹2,500Madhubani APMC · 24 Oct 2026
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Simri is a village in Rajnagar block, Madhubani district, Bihar. At the 2011 Census it had 9,516 people in 2,050 households, with a literacy rate of 62.7%. It is administered by the Simri gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 847235.

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LGD village code220597
Census 2011 code220597
Gram panchayatSimri · LGD 97541
Pincode847235
BlockRajnagar · LGD 1095
DistrictMadhubani
StateBihar
Male / Female4,876 / 4,640 · Census 2011
Lok SabhaJhanjharpur · Ramprit Mandal (JD(U))
AssemblyRajnagar · Sujeet Kumar (BJP)

Gram panchayat

Simri is in the Simri (सिमरी) gram panchayat.

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Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Simri compares

By population, Simri ranks #7 of 62 inhabited villages in Rajnagar block.

Literacy rate%
62.7%
+3.0% vs Rajnagar block average
Simri
62.7%
Rajnagar block
59.6%
Madhubani district
58.1%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
952
+21 vs Rajnagar block average
Simri
952
Rajnagar block
931
Madhubani district
928
Household sizepeople per home
4.6
−0.1 vs Rajnagar block average
Simri
4.6
Rajnagar block
4.8
Madhubani district
5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Simri had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 5 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Power for homes Not available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest within 5 km

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Simri at a glance

Simri is a village of 9,516 people in 2,050 households (Census 2011) in Rajnagar block, Madhubani district, Bihar, the 7th of 62 inhabited villages in Rajnagar block by population. Literacy is 62.7%, 3.0 points above the block figure of 59.6%, and the sex ratio is 952 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 847235; the LGD village code is 220597.

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Key facts — Simri

LGD village code220597
Pincode847235
Population (Census 2011)9,516
Households2,050
Literacy62.7%
Sex ratio952 ♀/1000♂
Block / BlockRajnagar
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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
9,516Census 2011
Male / female
4,876 / 4,640
Households
2,050
People per home
4.6
Education
Literacy rate
62.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Approximate location

Simri on the map

The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Simri. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.

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Simri · 26.3532° N, 86.0830° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaJhanjharpur · Ramprit Mandal (JD(U)), elected 2024
AssemblyRajnagar (SC) · Sujeet Kumar (BJP), MLA since 2025

Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Bihar Assembly 2025 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).

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Government jobs near Simri

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Essential services & places near Simri

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Banks, ATMs & post offices562 in Madhubani district

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Hospitals & clinics422 in Madhubani district

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Schools & anganwadis4 in Madhubani district

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Police & fire stations5 in Madhubani district

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Government offices1 in Madhubani district

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Temples8 in Madhubani district

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Transport21 in Madhubani district

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FAQ

People often ask about Simri

  1. Where is Simri located?

    Simri is a village in Rajnagar block of Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

  2. Which district is Simri in?

    Simri is in Madhubani district of Bihar.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Simri belong to?

    Simri comes under the Simri gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Simri?

    The pincode of Simri, Rajnagar, Madhubani is 847235.

  5. What is the population of Simri?

    As per the 2011 Census, Simri had a population of 9,516 (4,876 males and 4,640 females).

  6. How many households are there in Simri?

    Simri had 2,050 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Simri?

    The literacy rate of Simri was 62.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Simri?

    Simri had 952 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simri in?

    Simri is in the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Simri?

    Ramprit Mandal (Janata Dal (United)) won the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha seat, which includes Simri, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Simri in?

    Simri is in the Rajnagar assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Simri?

    Sujeet Kumar (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Rajnagar assembly seat, which includes Simri, in 2025.

  13. What is the LGD code of Simri?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simri is 220597 and its Census 2011 village code is 220597.

  14. Which villages are near Simri?

    Villages near Simri include Jitwarpur (about 3.5 km), Rampatti (about 6 km), Saurath (about 6 km), Barri (about 7 km), Rahika (about 7 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
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  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Long-term district average for October: 76 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Madhubani

Latest reports from markets in Madhubani district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Cauliflower · African SarsonBenipatti APMC3,5003,6003,50026 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiBenipatti APMC2,1002,2002,10024 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiMadhubani APMC1,1001,3001,20024 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalBenipatti APMC2,3002,5002,30024 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalMadhubani APMC2,4002,6002,50024 Oct 2026
Cabbage · CabbageBenipatti APMC2,2002,6002,30024 Oct 2026
Cauliflower · CauliflowerMadhubani APMC3,4003,6003,50024 Oct 2026
Green Chilli · Green ChillyBenipatti APMC6,5006,8006,50024 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Simri's shops.

Nearby villages
Jitwarpurabout 3.5 km
Rampattiabout 6 km
Saurathabout 6 km
Barriabout 7 km
Rahikaabout 7 km
Murethabout 10 km

Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).

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Helplines

Official services

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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