Simalkhan - Kosya Kutauli, Nainital

Simalkhan is a village situated in the Kosya Kutauli tehsil of Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosya Kutauli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Nainital. Simalkha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simalkhan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simalkhan is 054480. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.18 hectares and falls under the 263135 pincode. Bhowali is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Simalkhan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Simalkhan

According to the 2011 Census, Simalkhan village had a total population of 697 people, including 325 males and 372 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 1,145 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.61%, with male literacy at 95.04% and female literacy at 62.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

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

Nearby Villages of Simalkhan

Simalkhan 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 Simalkhan

Simalkhan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhowali to Simalkhan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nainital to Simalkhan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simalkhan

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

Health Facilities in Simalkhan

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

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