Simalda - Kantapada, Cuttack

Simalda is a village situated in the Kantapada tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Gobindpur and around 30 km from Cuttack. Govindpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simalda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simalda is 400186. The village covers a total geographical area of 83 hectares and falls under the 754003 pincode. Cuttack is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Simalda

According to the 2011 Census, Simalda village had a total population of 352 people, including 172 males and 180 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.41%, with male literacy at 94.63% and female literacy at 78.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Simalda

Simalda 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 Simalda

Simalda 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 Kandarpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cuttack to Simalda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Simalda is about 30 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 Simalda

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

Health Facilities in Simalda

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

FAQs about Simalda