Simoda - Raighar, Nabarangpur

Simoda is a village situated in the Raighar tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Kundei and around 129 km from Nabarangapur . Parichipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simoda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simoda is 427300. The village covers a total geographical area of 675 hectares and falls under the 764074 pincode. Umarkote is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Simoda

According to the 2011 Census, Simoda village had a total population of 1,020 people, including 525 males and 495 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.94%, with male literacy at 66.08% and female literacy at 41.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 866.

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

Nearby Villages of Simoda

Simoda 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 Simoda

Public transport in the Simoda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhamtari, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Umarkote to Simoda is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Simoda is about 129 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 Simoda

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

Health Facilities in Simoda

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

FAQs about Simoda