Simchaka Village Overview
Simchaka is a village in Khatra tehsil of Bankura district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.8 km from Khatra tehsil headquarters. Bankura is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Dahala is the Gram Panchayat for Simchaka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Simchaka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Simchaka is 329084. The village covers a geographical area of 130.59 hectares and has a pincode of 722140. Khatra is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Simchaka
Population & Demographics of Simchaka
This section provides population and demographic details of Simchaka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 367 | 203 | 164 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 277 | 177 | 100 |
| Illiterate Population | 90 | 26 | 64 |
Key population details of Simchaka village are given below:
- Simchaka village is a small village with a total population of around 367, including approximately 203 males and 164 females, with a sex ratio of 807 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 51 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 44 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Simchaka village is high, with a literacy rate of about 75.48%.
- There are around 82 households in Simchaka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Simchaka
Transport facilities help residents of Simchaka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Simchaka
The following villages are located close to Simchaka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Simchaka
- Where is Simchaka located?
- Simchaka village is located in Khatra Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Simchaka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Simchaka is Dahala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Simchaka?
- The pincode of Simchaka is 722140.
- What is the population of Simchaka?
- Simchaka has a total population of 367, including 203 males and 164 females.
- How many households are there in Simchaka?
- There are 82 households in Simchaka.
- What is the literacy rate in Simchaka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Simchaka is 75.48%. Male literacy is 87.19% and female literacy is 60.98%.