Bara Simulia Village Overview
Bara Simulia is a village in Bolpur Sriniketan tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.2 km from Sriniketan tehsil headquarters and around 43.2 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bahiri Panchshowa is the Gram Panchayat for Bara Simulia village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bara Simulia 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 Bara Simulia is 317865. The village covers a geographical area of 108.04 hectares and has a pincode of 731240. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Bara Simulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bara Simulia
Population & Demographics of Bara Simulia
This section provides population and demographic details of Bara Simulia village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,572 | 794 | 778 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 248 | 133 | 115 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 244 | 129 | 115 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 136 | 73 | 63 |
| Literate Population | 930 | 471 | 459 |
| Illiterate Population | 642 | 323 | 319 |
Key population details of Bara Simulia village are given below:
- Bara Simulia village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,572, including approximately 794 males and 778 females, with a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 244 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 136 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bara Simulia village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.16%.
- There are around 387 households in Bara Simulia village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bara Simulia
Transport facilities help residents of Bara Simulia 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bara Simulia
The following villages are located close to Bara Simulia 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 Bara Simulia
- Where is Bara Simulia located?
- Bara Simulia village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bara Simulia?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bara Simulia is Bahiri Panchshowa (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bara Simulia?
- The pincode of Bara Simulia is 731240.
- What is the population of Bara Simulia?
- Bara Simulia has a total population of 1,572, including 794 males and 778 females.
- How many households are there in Bara Simulia?
- There are 387 households in Bara Simulia.
- What is the literacy rate in Bara Simulia?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bara Simulia is 59.16%. Male literacy is 59.32% and female literacy is 59.00%.