Paschim Simulia (P) - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Paschim Simulia (P) is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 33.7 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Baidyapur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Simulia (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Simulia (P) is 322065. The village covers a total geographical area of 253.69 hectares and falls under the 741256 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Paschim Simulia (P) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ranaghat Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paschim Simulia (P)

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Simulia (P) village had a total population of 2,119 people, including 1,097 males and 1,022 females, living in 472 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.92%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 71.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,429, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 153.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Simulia (P)

Paschim Simulia (P) 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 Paschim Simulia (P)

Public transport in the Paschim Simulia (P) is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Paschim Simulia (P) is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Paschim Simulia (P) is about 33.7 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 Paschim Simulia (P)

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Simulia (P)

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

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