Simulia - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Simulia is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 24.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulia is 317895. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.6 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Simulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Simulia

According to the 2011 Census, Simulia village had a total population of 901 people, including 473 males and 428 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.31%, with male literacy at 82.37% and female literacy at 63.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Simulia

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 Simulia

Simulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Simulia is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Simulia is about 24.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simulia

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

Health Facilities in 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 Simulia village are given below:

FAQs about Simulia