Simulia - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Simulia is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulia is 344542. The village covers a total geographical area of 205.99 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Simulia

According to the 2011 Census, Simulia village had a total population of 6,384 people, including 3,322 males and 3,062 females, living in 1,308 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.32%, with male literacy at 92.36% and female literacy at 86.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Simulia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Simulia is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. 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:

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