Simait - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Simait is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sian-muluk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simait village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simait is 317852. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.43 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Simait 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 Simait

According to the 2011 Census, Simait village had a total population of 510 people, including 265 males and 245 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.76%, with male literacy at 63.40% and female literacy at 53.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 276, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Simait

Simait 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 Simait

Simait is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Simait is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Simait is about 42 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 Simait

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

Health Facilities in Simait

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

FAQs about Simait