Chhota Shimulia - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Chhota Shimulia is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 43.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Bahiri-panchshowa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Shimulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Shimulia is 317868. The village covers a total geographical area of 332.07 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Chhota Shimulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Chhota Shimulia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Shimulia village had a total population of 1,940 people, including 1,006 males and 934 females, living in 457 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.97%, with male literacy at 78.54% and female literacy at 60.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 657, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 621.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chhota Shimulia

Chhota Shimulia 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 Chhota Shimulia

Chhota Shimulia 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 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Chhota Shimulia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Chhota Shimulia is about 43.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Shimulia

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Shimulia

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

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