Simulia - Purulia - I, Purulia

Simulia is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Purulia and around 25.5 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulia is 330960. The village covers a total geographical area of 272.76 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Simulia

According to the 2011 Census, Simulia village had a total population of 2,659 people, including 1,389 males and 1,270 females, living in 447 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.09%, with male literacy at 78.62% and female literacy at 52.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Public transport in the Simulia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Simulia is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Simulia is about 25.5 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 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