# Simrai Gram Panchayat, Bhawal Khera, Shahjahanpur: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Simrai is a gram panchayat in Bhawal Khera block of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 86945, PIN code 241406).
> It has 3 villages: Damdaur, Hetampur, Simarai.
> The Gram Pradhan is Rekha Mishra.
> It is in Dadraul assembly constituency (MLA: Manvendra Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Arun Kumar Sagar).
> It is about 27 km south-east of Shahjahanpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bartara (2.6 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/shahjahanpur/bhawal-khera/simrai/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Simrai / सिमरई
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 86945
- **Block:** Bhawal Khera
- **Tehsil:** Shahjahanpur
- **District:** Shahjahanpur
- **Division:** Bareilly Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Dadraul
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Shahjahanpur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Rekha Mishra
- **MLA:** Manvendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 241406, 241124
- **Coordinates:** 27.8146° N, 80.0062° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 2
- **Polling Centres:** 2
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Shasivind Pal

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Rekha Mishra
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Shasivind Pal
- **MLA:** Manvendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/manvendra-singh-mla-dadraul/
- **MP:** Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/arun-kumar-sagar-mp-shahjahanpur/

## Villages
- Damdaur
- Hetampur
- Simarai (सिमरई)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Simrai Gram Panchayat?
Simrai Gram Panchayat is in Bhawal Khera block of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Shahjahanpur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Simrai Gram Panchayat?
Rekha Mishra is the Gram Pradhan of Simrai Gram Panchayat; phone 9670936531 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Simrai?
Pramode Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Simrai with 322 votes (33% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Rekha Mishra, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Simrai Gram Panchayat?
Simrai Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Damdaur, Hetampur and Simarai.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Simrai reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Simrai was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (Scheduled Castes) and 2015 (unreserved). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Simrai?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Simrai beat the runner-up by 89 votes (9.0% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 986 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Simrai before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Simrai went to Rekha Mishra (2015), Saraswati Devi (2010) and Swayamprabha (2005). We matched these older results to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.

### What was the voter turnout in Simrai in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Simrai was 77% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Simrai Gram Panchayat?
Simrai Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Simrai?
Shasivind Pal is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Simrai; phone 9919355546 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 3 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Simrai.

### Which assembly constituency does Simrai come under?
Simrai comes under the Dadraul Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Simrai?
The MLA for Dadraul is Manvendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,00,800 votes (45.1%) and won by 9,814 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simrai in?
Simrai is in the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Simrai?
The Member of Parliament for Shahjahanpur is Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,92,718 votes (47.5%) and won by 55,379 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Simrai Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Simrai Gram Panchayat is 86945. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Simrai?
Addresses in Simrai usually carry one of these PIN codes: 241406, 241124. The nearest post office is Banjariya (PIN 241406), about 7.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Bartara, 241406.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Simrai?
The DIGIPIN for Simrai is 384-MMP-LF96. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Simrai from Shahjahanpur?
Simrai is about 27 km south-east of Shahjahanpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bhawal Khera block, it is about 4.7 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Simrai?
The nearest railway station to Simrai is Bartara (BRTA), about 2.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Pt Ram Prasad Bismil (PRPM), 4.8 km; Unchaulia (UCH), 6.2 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Simrai?
The nearest airport to Simrai is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 87 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 145 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Simrai, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Simrai is Bank of Baroda, Bajhera Mahua Dari (IFSC BARB0BAJHER), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Chaurasia, Up (IFSC BARB0BLYCSA) and Bank of Baroda, Budhwana, Up (IFSC BARB0BUDSHA). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Simrai?
The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Simrai: Para0 Pathashalasimarai and Prathamik Pathashala Hetamapur.

### Which schools are there in Simrai?
There are 2 government school buildings on record in Simrai: Para0 Pathashalasimarai and Prathamik Pathashala Hetamapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Simrai?
The closest gram panchayats to Simrai, as the crow flies, are Ping (2.3 km), Gurri Ta0 Itauriya (2.3 km), Ramapur Nankari (2.5 km), Bartara (2.6 km) and Gauri Kalan (3.3 km).

### How can I complain about work in Simrai Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Bhawal Khera block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Simrai get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Shahjahanpur and Tehsil Shahjahanpur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Shahjahanpur Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Simrai?
In Simrai, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Simrai?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Simrai, the Lekhpal of Shahjahanpur tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you'll need it to track the status.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Simrai?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Bhawal Khera block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Bhawal Khera verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Simrai?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Shahjahanpur, block Bhawal Khera and panchayat Simrai to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Bhawal Khera block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Simrai meet?
The Gram Sabha of Simrai must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Simrai?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Bhawal Khera block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Simrai is in the Dadraul assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Simrai Gram Panchayat?
Simrai Gram Panchayat scored 60.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 39th of 89 panchayats in Bhawal Khera block.

### What is the altitude of Simrai above sea level?
Simrai is about 151 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 8 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Simrai get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Simrai gets about 1,090 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Simrai?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Simrai, the land is 94% cropland, 4% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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