Simla - Kashipur, Purulia

Simla is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Kashipur and around 36.5 km from Purulia. Simla-dhanara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simla is 330761. The village covers a total geographical area of 967.61 hectares and falls under the 723132 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Simla

According to the 2011 Census, Simla village had a total population of 2,530 people, including 1,254 males and 1,276 females, living in 523 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.76%, with male literacy at 80.18% and female literacy at 57.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,358.

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

Nearby Villages of Simla

Simla 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 Simla

Simla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Adra Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Simla is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Simla is about 36.5 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 Simla

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

Health Facilities in Simla

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

FAQs about Simla