Simakonda

Simakonda is a village located in Orkel tehsil of Malkangiri district in Odisha, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Orkel (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Malkangiri . As per 2009 stats, Tarlakotta is the gram panchayat of Simakonda village.

Here you can discover what makes Simakonda unique in its vibrant Orkel-Malkangiri region. You’ll see Simakonda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Simakonda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Simakonda is 430913. The village spans a total geographical area of 99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764051. Balimela is nearest town to Simakonda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Simakonda 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 Chitrakonda Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Simakonda

Population of Simakonda

According to the 2011 Census, Simakonda has a total population of about 172, with approximately 81 males and 91 females. The sex ratio is around 1123 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 45 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 170. The overall literacy rate is approximately 22.67%, with male literacy at about 27.16% and female literacy near 18.68%. There are around 36 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Simakonda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Simakonda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Simakonda. As per the 2011 stats, Simakonda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Simakonda

Knowing the nearby villages of Simakonda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Simakonda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Simakonda