Bara Simulia - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Bara Simulia is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 43.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Simulia is 317865. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.04 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bara Simulia

As per Census 2011, Bara Simulia village has a total population of 1,572 people, consisting of 794 males and 778 females. The village has 387 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 930 literate and 642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 136 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bara Simulia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bara Simulia

Bara Simulia 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 Bara Simulia

Bara Simulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bara Simulia is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bara Simulia is about 43.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bara Simulia

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

Health Facilities in Bara Simulia

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

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