Shimuldihi - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Shimuldihi is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 25.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Loba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shimuldihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimuldihi is 318231. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.31 hectares and falls under the 731124 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shimuldihi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shimuldihi

According to the 2011 Census, Shimuldihi village had a total population of 971 people, including 517 males and 454 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.94%, with male literacy at 81.78% and female literacy at 75.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Shimuldihi

Shimuldihi 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 Shimuldihi

Shimuldihi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Shimuldihi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shimuldihi is about 25.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shimuldihi

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

Health Facilities in Shimuldihi

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

FAQs about Shimuldihi