Simblong - Kanchanpur, North Tripura

Simblong is a village situated in the Kanchanpur subdivision of North Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 6 km from Jampuii and around 100 km from Kailasahar.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simblong is 272740. The village covers a total geographical area of 2293 hectares and falls under the 799269 pincode. Kumarghat is the nearest town, located about 47.5 km away.

Simblong village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system. For political representation, the village falls under the Pencharthal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simblong

As per Census 2011, Simblong village has a total population of 1,571 people, consisting of 782 males and 789 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 284 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,154 literate and 417 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,553 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simblong are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,571782789
Child Population (0–6 yrs)284159125
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,553774779
Literate Population1,154588566
Illiterate Population417194223

Nearby Villages of Simblong

Simblong 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BanglabariWest2.97 km
SabualSouth5.83 km
BelianchiefNorth-West6.49 km
GachiramparaSouth-West7.25 km
Dasda LakshmipurWest7.34 km
TuichhamaWest10.02 km
SatnalaNorth-West10.45 km
RamprasaiparaWest11.19 km
KalagangNorth11.91 km
KamarmaraWest11.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Simblong

Public transport in the Simblong is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Manu, while the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kumarghat to Simblong is about 47.5 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Simblong is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simblong

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Simblong

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Simblong

Where is Simblong located?

Simblong village is located in Kanchanpur Subdivision, North Tripura district, Tripura, India.

What is the pincode of Simblong?

The pincode of Simblong is 799269.

What is the population of Simblong?

Simblong has a total population of 1,571, including 782 males and 789 females.

How many households are there in Simblong?

There are 268 households in Simblong.

What is the literacy rate in Simblong?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simblong is 73.46%. Male literacy is 75.19% and female literacy is 71.74%.