Jore Simuli - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Jore Simuli is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22 km from Mathabhanga and around 64 km from Cooch Behar. Kedarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jore Simuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jore Simuli is 307873. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.7 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Jore Simuli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitalkuchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jore Simuli

According to the 2011 Census, Jore Simuli village had a total population of 4,986 people, including 2,588 males and 2,398 females, living in 1,115 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.60%, with male literacy at 85.28% and female literacy at 67.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,394, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Nearby Villages of Jore Simuli

Jore Simuli 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 Jore Simuli

Jore Simuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Jore Simuli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jore Simuli is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jore Simuli

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

Health Facilities in Jore Simuli

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

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