Simuliya - Chas, Bokaro

Simuliya is a village situated in the Chas subdivision of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chas and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Bokaro. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simuliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simuliya is 362692. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.38 hectares and falls under the 827013 pincode.

Simuliya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bokaro Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dhanbad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simuliya

According to the 2011 Census, Simuliya village had a total population of 1,423 people, including 740 males and 683 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.07%, with male literacy at 72.90% and female literacy at 42.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,423740683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20210993
Scheduled Castes (SC)269142127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431
Literate Population709460249
Illiterate Population714280434

Nearby Villages of Simuliya

Simuliya 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BasantpurEast1.48 km
TelmatiyaSouth-East1.57 km
PhudnidihSouth-West1.82 km
DahikunriNorth-West2.01 km
GhaghraWest2.09 km
AmadiEast2.20 km
KendadihNorth-East2.51 km
DimdihaSouth-West2.64 km
BeraniEast2.85 km
JanamdiSouth-East3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simuliya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Simuliya. The nearest railway station is Pundhag, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bokaro to Simuliya is about 26 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 Simuliya

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Simuliya

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Simuliya

Where is Simuliya located?

Simuliya village is located in Chas Subdivision, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Simuliya?

The Gram Panchayat of Simuliya is Gopalpur.

What is the pincode of Simuliya?

The pincode of Simuliya is 827013.

What is the population of Simuliya?

Simuliya had a total population of 1,423, including 740 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Simuliya?

Simuliya had 256 households.

What is the literacy rate in Simuliya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simuliya was 58.07%. Male literacy was 72.90% and female literacy was 42.20%.