Simulguri - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Simulguri is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from Mathabhanga and around 16.4 km from Cooch Behar. Nayarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulguri is 307904. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.66 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Simulguri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Simulguri

According to the 2011 Census, Simulguri village had a total population of 307 people, including 157 males and 150 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.37%, with male literacy at 69.50% and female literacy at 50.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Nearby Villages of Simulguri

Simulguri 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 Simulguri

Simulguri 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 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Simulguri is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Simulguri is about 16.4 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 Simulguri

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

Health Facilities in Simulguri

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

FAQs about Simulguri