Simlakuri - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Simlakuri is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 12.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simlakuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simlakuri is 318071. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.76 hectares and falls under the 731126 pincode. Suri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Simlakuri

According to the 2011 Census, Simlakuri village had a total population of 629 people, including 320 males and 309 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.32%, with male literacy at 79.30% and female literacy at 62.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Simlakuri

Simlakuri 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 Simlakuri

Simlakuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suri to Simlakuri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Simlakuri is about 12.2 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 Simlakuri

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

Health Facilities in Simlakuri

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

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