Simjuri - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Simjuri is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 30.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kendgore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simjuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simjuri is 318400. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.31 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Simjuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Simjuri

According to the 2011 Census, Simjuri village had a total population of 213 people, including 105 males and 108 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.07%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 58.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Simjuri

Simjuri 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 Simjuri

Simjuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Simjuri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Simjuri is about 30.5 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 Simjuri

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

Health Facilities in Simjuri

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

FAQs about Simjuri