Shimulia - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Shimulia is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.1 km from Gaighata and around 33.1 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shimulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimulia is 322692. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.87 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Shimulia

According to the 2011 Census, Shimulia village had a total population of 3,169 people, including 1,589 males and 1,580 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.18%, with male literacy at 83.17% and female literacy at 73.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Shimulia

Shimulia 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 Shimulia

Shimulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Simurali, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Shimulia is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shimulia is about 33.1 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 Shimulia

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

Health Facilities in Shimulia

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

FAQs about Shimulia