Simswara Malla - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Simswara Malla is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 100 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Simswara Malla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simswara Malla is 043154. The village covers a total geographical area of 156.6 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.
Simswara Malla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deoprayag Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Simswara Malla
As per Census 2011, Simswara Malla village has a total population of 236 people, consisting of 102 males and 134 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 1,313 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 93 illiterate residents.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simswara Malla are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 236 | 102 | 134 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Literate Population | 143 | 71 | 72 |
| Illiterate Population | 93 | 31 | 62 |
Nearby Villages of Simswara Malla
Simswara Malla 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 Simswara Malla
Public transport in the Simswara Malla is mainly available through shared van 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 Devprayag to Simswara Malla is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Simswara Malla is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Simswara Malla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simswara Malla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Simswara Malla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Simswara Malla 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 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Simswara Malla
Where is Simswara Malla located?
Simswara Malla village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Simswara Malla?
Simswara Malla is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Simswara Malla?
The pincode of Simswara Malla is 249161.
What is the population of Simswara Malla?
Simswara Malla has a total population of 236, including 102 males and 134 females.
How many households are there in Simswara Malla?
There are 55 households in Simswara Malla.
What is the literacy rate in Simswara Malla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simswara Malla is 60.59%. Male literacy is 69.61% and female literacy is 53.73%.