Chhota Simulia - Nakashipara, Nadia

Chhota Simulia is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bilkumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Simulia is 321459. The village covers a total geographical area of 195.06 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishna Nagar is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Chhota Simulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhota Simulia

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Simulia village had a total population of 2,050 people, including 1,067 males and 983 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.59%, with male literacy at 66.11% and female literacy at 52.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhota Simulia

Chhota Simulia 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 Chhota Simulia

Chhota Simulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sonadanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishna Nagar to Chhota Simulia is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Chhota Simulia is about 33.8 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 Chhota Simulia

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Simulia

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

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