Simdiha - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Simdiha is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 131 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Padiabeda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simdiha is 389053. The village covers a total geographical area of 483 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Simdiha

According to the 2011 Census, Simdiha village had a total population of 1,048 people, including 516 males and 532 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.78%, with male literacy at 70.23% and female literacy at 48.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 697.

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

Nearby Villages of Simdiha

Simdiha 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 Simdiha

Simdiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 114.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Simdiha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Simdiha is about 131 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simdiha

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

Health Facilities in Simdiha

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

FAQs about Simdiha