Simulpur - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Simulpur is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Prafullanagar and around 34.8 km from Barasat. Machhlandapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulpur is 322892. The village covers a total geographical area of 165.02 hectares and falls under the 743289 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Simulpur

According to the 2011 Census, Simulpur village had a total population of 2,717 people, including 1,387 males and 1,330 females, living in 672 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.48%, with male literacy at 85.22% and female literacy at 77.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Simulpur

Simulpur 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 Simulpur

Simulpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Simulpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Simulpur is about 34.8 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 Simulpur

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

Health Facilities in Simulpur

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

FAQs about Simulpur