Simraha (सिमराहा) — Forbesganj, Araria, Bihar

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ASHOK YADAV

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LGD code: 221605
Pincode: 854318
Population: 2,154
Households: 467
Literacy rate: 45.1%
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 968

Census 2011 · in context

How Simraha compares

By population, Simraha ranks #56 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal.

Literacy rate

45.1%

+3.5% vs mandal average

Simraha: 45.1%
Forbesganj mandal: 41.6%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

932

+13 vs mandal average

Simraha: 932
Forbesganj mandal: 919

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.4 vs mandal average

Simraha: 4.6
Forbesganj mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Simraha

LGD code: 221605
Pincode: 854318
Population (Census 2011): 2,154
Population (projected 2026): 2,540
Households: 467
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 932
Literacy rate: 45.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhanjharpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Phulparas
Member of Parliament: Ramprit Mandal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Sheela Kumari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ASHOK YADAV
Block / Mandal: Forbesganj

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Araria district level

Then & Now

Simraha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,154

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,540

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

467

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

551

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,154Census 2011
Households: 467Census 2011
Literacy rate: 45.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 932 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,5402026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 551

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Forbesganj mandal

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What is the pincode of Simraha?

The pincode of Simraha, Forbesganj mandal, Araria district, Bihar is 854318.

In which district is Simraha located?

Simraha is a village in Forbesganj mandal of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Simraha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simraha village has a population of 2,154 across 467 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Simraha?

The current sarpanch of Simraha gram panchayat is ASHOK YADAV.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simraha in?

Simraha falls under the Jhanjharpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #7) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simraha in?

Simraha falls under the Phulparas assembly constituency (AC #39) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Simraha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simraha village is 45.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Simraha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simraha village is 932 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simraha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Simraha, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Simraha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simraha village is 221605.

How big is Simraha compared to other villages in Forbesganj mandal?

Simraha ranks 56 of 108 villages in Forbesganj mandal by Census 2011 population (2,154 residents).

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How Simraha compares

Key facts — Simraha

Population, education, health & sanitation

Simraha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Simraha on the mapसिमराहा

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People often ask about Simraha

What is the pincode of Simraha?

In which district is Simraha located?

What is the population of Simraha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Simraha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simraha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simraha in?

What is the literacy rate in Simraha?

What is the sex ratio in Simraha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simraha?

What is the LGD code of Simraha?

How big is Simraha compared to other villages in Forbesganj mandal?

Simraha on the mapसिमराहा

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Simraha

What is the pincode of Simraha?

In which district is Simraha located?

What is the population of Simraha as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Simraha?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simraha in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simraha in?

What is the literacy rate in Simraha?

What is the sex ratio in Simraha?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simraha?

What is the LGD code of Simraha?

How big is Simraha compared to other villages in Forbesganj mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Simraha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Simraha

Open jobs in Simraha