Simulia - Santipur, Nadia

Simulia is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 27.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Nabla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulia is 321974. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.21 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Simulia 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 Uttar paschim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Simulia

According to the 2011 Census, Simulia village had a total population of 1,208 people, including 612 males and 596 females, living in 277 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.01%, with male literacy at 63.32% and female literacy at 50.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Simulia

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 Simulia

Public transport in the Simulia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Phulia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Simulia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Simulia is about 27.4 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 Simulia

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

Health Facilities in 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 Simulia village are given below:

FAQs about Simulia