Simpuri - Garud, Bageshwar
Simpuri is a village situated in the Garud tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garud and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Bageshwar. Thakala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simpuri village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simpuri is 051406. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.03 hectares and falls under the 263641 pincode. Bageshwar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.
Simpuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Simpuri
According to the 2011 Census, Simpuri village had a total population of 90 people, including 49 males and 41 females, living in 20 households. The sex ratio was 837 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 97.50% and female literacy at 70.00%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90 | 49 | 41 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 60 | 39 | 21 |
| Illiterate Population | 30 | 10 | 20 |
Nearby Villages of Simpuri
Simpuri 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 Simpuri
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Simpuri.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bageshwar to Simpuri is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Simpuri
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simpuri village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Simpuri
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simpuri village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Simpuri
Where is Simpuri located?
Simpuri village is located in Garud Tehsil, Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Simpuri?
The Gram Panchayat of Simpuri is Thakala.
What is the pincode of Simpuri?
The pincode of Simpuri is 263641.
What is the population of Simpuri?
Simpuri had a total population of 90, including 49 males and 41 females.
How many households are there in Simpuri?
Simpuri had 20 households.
What is the literacy rate in Simpuri?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simpuri was 85.71%. Male literacy was 97.50% and female literacy was 70.00%.