Simulia - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Simulia is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from Nutanhat and around 37 km from Barddhaman. Shimulia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulia is 319111. The village covers a total geographical area of 540 hectares and falls under the 713132 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Simulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Simulia

According to the 2011 Census, Simulia village had a total population of 6,498 people, including 3,375 males and 3,123 females, living in 1,377 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.67%, with male literacy at 78.94% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 623, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 632.

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

Simulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Simulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Simulia is about 37 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