Simthala - Atrauli, Aligarh

Simthala is a village situated in the Atrauli tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atrauli and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Aligarh. Simthala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simthala is 122042. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.36 hectares and falls under the 202282 pincode. Atrauli is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Simthala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Atrauli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aligarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simthala

According to the 2011 Census, Simthala village had a total population of 2,614 people, including 1,356 males and 1,258 females, living in 442 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.22%, with male literacy at 78.66% and female literacy at 48.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 393.

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

Nearby Villages of Simthala

Simthala 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 Simthala

Simthala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sunamai Halt, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atrauli to Simthala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aligarh to Simthala is about 37 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 Simthala

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

Health Facilities in Simthala

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

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