Simla - Rafiganj, Aurangabad

Simla is a village situated in the Rafiganj subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rafiganj and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Dugul serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simla is 253156. The village covers a total geographical area of 81 hectares and falls under the 824125 pincode. Rafiganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Simla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rafiganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simla

As per Census 2011, Simla village has a total population of 1,626 people, consisting of 814 males and 812 females. The village has 252 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,054 literate and 572 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simla are given below:

Nearby Villages of Simla

Simla 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 Simla

Simla is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rafiganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 135.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rafiganj to Simla is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Simla is about 40 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 Simla

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

Health Facilities in Simla

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simla village are given below:

FAQs about Simla