Simla - Fatehpur, Jamtara

Simla is a village situated in the Fatehpur subdivision of Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Dhasaniya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simla is 373046. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.37 hectares and falls under the 814166 pincode.

Simla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Simla

As per Census 2011, Simla village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 159 males and 173 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 242 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population332159173
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522824
Scheduled Castes (SC)22-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)242117125
Literate Population16410064
Illiterate Population16859109

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TarabahalNorth-West0.91 km
AmjoriyaNorth1.14 km
TingharaWest1.28 km
BhogikataSouth1.56 km
BandoEast1.61 km
DhadhakiaNorth-West1.83 km
NawadihWest1.87 km
DimjuriSouth-West2.00 km
MadhawaNorth2.06 km
MahulbanaNorth-East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simla

Public transport in the Simla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamtara, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Jamtara to Simla is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Simla

Where is Simla located?

Simla village is located in Fatehpur Subdivision, Jamtara district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Simla?

The Gram Panchayat of Simla is Dhasaniya.

What is the pincode of Simla?

The pincode of Simla is 814166.

What is the population of Simla?

Simla has a total population of 332, including 159 males and 173 females.

How many households are there in Simla?

There are 62 households in Simla.

What is the literacy rate in Simla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simla is 49.40%. Male literacy is 62.89% and female literacy is 36.99%.