Shimulia

Shimulia is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Shimulia village. As per 2009 stats, Banagram is the gram panchayat of Shimulia village.

Here you can discover what makes Shimulia unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Shimulia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shimulia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shimulia is 317324. The village spans a total geographical area of 99.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Shimulia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shimulia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shimulia

Population of Shimulia

According to the 2011 Census, Shimulia has a total population of about 311, with approximately 156 males and 155 females. The sex ratio is around 993 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 24 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 92 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.67%, with male literacy at about 76.92% and female literacy near 68.39%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shimulia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shimulia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shimulia. As per the 2011 stats, Shimulia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shimulia

Knowing the nearby villages of Shimulia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shimulia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shimulia