Simswara Talla - Devprayag, Tehri Garhwal
Simswara Talla is a village situated in the Devprayag tehsil of Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devprayag and around 97 km from the district headquarters in New Tehri. Palli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simswara Talla village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simswara Talla is 043155. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.63 hectares and falls under the 249161 pincode. Devprayag is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Simswara Talla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Narendranagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Garhwal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Simswara Talla
As per Census 2011, Simswara Talla village has a total population of 194 people, consisting of 92 males and 102 females. The village has 39 households and a sex ratio of 1,108 females per 1,000 males. There are 26 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 112 literate and 82 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Simswara Talla are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 194 | 92 | 102 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 26 | 15 | 11 |
| Literate Population | 112 | 63 | 49 |
| Illiterate Population | 82 | 29 | 53 |
Nearby Villages of Simswara Talla
Simswara Talla 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 Talla
Simswara Talla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 Devprayag to Simswara Talla is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from New Tehri to Simswara Talla is about 97 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Simswara Talla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Simswara Talla 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 Talla
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 Talla 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 5-10 km |
FAQs about Simswara Talla
Where is Simswara Talla located?
Simswara Talla village is located in Devprayag Tehsil, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Simswara Talla?
The Gram Panchayat of Simswara Talla is Palli.
What is the pincode of Simswara Talla?
The pincode of Simswara Talla is 249161.
What is the population of Simswara Talla?
Simswara Talla has a total population of 194, including 92 males and 102 females.
How many households are there in Simswara Talla?
There are 39 households in Simswara Talla.
What is the literacy rate in Simswara Talla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simswara Talla is 57.73%. Male literacy is 68.48% and female literacy is 48.04%.