Simagaon - Garud, Bageshwar
Simagaon is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Ratore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simagaon village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simagaon is 051441. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.07 hectares and falls under the 263635 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Simagaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Simagaon
As per Census 2011, Simagaon village has a total population of 133 people, consisting of 67 males and 66 females. The village has 31 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 13 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 32 illiterate residents. Additionally, 36 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simagaon are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 133 | 67 | 66 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Literate Population | 101 | 53 | 48 |
| Illiterate Population | 32 | 14 | 18 |
Nearby Villages of Simagaon
Simagaon is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Simagaon
Public transport in the Simagaon is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Simagaon is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Simagaon
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simagaon village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Simagaon
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simagaon village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Simagaon
Where is Simagaon located?
Simagaon village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Simagaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Simagaon is Ratore.
What is the pincode of Simagaon?
The pincode of Simagaon is 263635.
What is the population of Simagaon?
Simagaon has a total population of 133, including 67 males and 66 females.
How many households are there in Simagaon?
There are 31 households in Simagaon.
What is the literacy rate in Simagaon?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simagaon is 75.94%. Male literacy is 79.10% and female literacy is 72.73%.