Simlagar - Pandua, Hooghly

Simlagar is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Pandua and around 32.6 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simlagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simlagar is 324793. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.09 hectares and falls under the 712135 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Simlagar

According to the 2011 Census, Simlagar village had a total population of 1,612 people, including 829 males and 783 females, living in 393 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.41%, with male literacy at 89.48% and female literacy at 75.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 642, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Simlagar

Simlagar 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 Simlagar

Simlagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Simlagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Simlagar is about 32.6 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 Simlagar

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

Health Facilities in Simlagar

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

FAQs about Simlagar