Shimbhua - Puranpur, Pilibhit

Shimbhua is a village situated in the Puranpur tehsil of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Puranpur and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Pilibhit. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shimbhua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimbhua is 132534. The village covers a total geographical area of 210.26 hectares and falls under the 262122 pincode. Puranpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Shimbhua

As per Census 2011, Shimbhua village has a total population of 243 people, consisting of 132 males and 111 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 840 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 124 literate and 119 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Shimbhua

Shimbhua 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 Shimbhua

Public transport in the Shimbhua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kurraiya, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puranpur to Shimbhua is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pilibhit to Shimbhua is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shimbhua

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

Health Facilities in Shimbhua

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

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