Simalya - Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal

Simalya is a village situated in the Kotdwara tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 60 km from Kotdwara and around 140 km from Pauri. Salani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simalya is 048388. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.68 hectares and falls under the 246144 pincode. Kotdwara is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Simalya 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 Yamkeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simalya

According to the 2011 Census, Simalya village had a total population of 10 people, including 5 males and 5 females, living in 2 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 100.00%, with male literacy at 100.00% and female literacy at 100.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Simalya

Simalya 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 Simalya

Public transport in the Simalya is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kotdwara, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotdwara to Simalya is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pauri to Simalya is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simalya

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

Health Facilities in Simalya

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

FAQs about Simalya