Simla Chak - Sarath, Deoghar
Simla Chak is a village situated in the Sarath subdivision of Deoghar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sarath and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Deoghar. Fulchua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simla Chak village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simla Chak is 355146. The village covers a total geographical area of 3.17 hectares and falls under the 815355 pincode. Madhupur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Simla Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Simla Chak
Simla Chak 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Phulchua | South-West | 0.53 km |
| Durgapur | South-East | 0.86 km |
| Puranakharna | South-East | 0.90 km |
| Naya Kharna | East | 0.92 km |
| Behra | South-West | 1.15 km |
| Gajiadih | North | 1.27 km |
| Bhuiyadih | South-East | 1.29 km |
| Parbad | West | 1.71 km |
| Sighuatanr | North | 1.78 km |
| Modi Bandh | South-East | 1.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Simla Chak
Public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the Simla Chak. The nearest railway station is Joramow, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhupur to Simla Chak is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Deoghar to Simla Chak is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Simla Chak
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simla Chak village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Simla Chak
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 Chak village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Simla Chak
Where is Simla Chak located?
Simla Chak village is located in Sarath Subdivision, Deoghar district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Simla Chak?
The Gram Panchayat of Simla Chak is Fulchua.
What is the pincode of Simla Chak?
The pincode of Simla Chak is 815355.