Simla
Simla is a village located in Kharsawan subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Kharawan (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Seraikela Kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Simla village is also a gram panchayat.
Simla has its own place in the vibrant Saraikela Kharsawan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Simla
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Simla is 378734. The village spans a total geographical area of 322 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833220. Kharsawan is nearest town to Simla village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Simla village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kharasawan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Simla
Population of Simla
Below is a concise population overview of Simla as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 2,029 | 1,038 | 991 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 347 | 182 | 165 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 303 | 163 | 140 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 907 | 456 | 451 |
Literate Population | 1,027 | 648 | 379 |
Illiterate Population | 1,002 | 390 | 612 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Simla village:
- The total population of Simla village is around 2,029, including approximately 1,038 males and 991 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 347 children aged 0–6 years in Simla village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Simla village has 303 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 907 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Simla village is about 50.62%, with male literacy at 62.43% and female literacy at 38.24%.
- There are around 439 households in Simla village.
Connectivity of Simla
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Simla. As per the 2011 stats, Simla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Simla
Knowing the nearby villages of Simla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Simla.
Frequently Asked Questions about Simla
- Where is Simla located?
- Simla village is situated in Kharsawan Subdivision, within the Saraikela Kharsawan district of Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Simla?
- Simla serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Simla?
- The pincode of Simla is 833220, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Simla as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Simla is 2,029, with 1,038 males and 991 females.
- How many households are there in Simla as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Simla village has a total of 439 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Simla as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Simla is 50.62%. The male literacy rate is 62.43%, while the female literacy rate is 38.24%.