Shimulberia - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Shimulberia is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Raghunathpur and around 31.5 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shimulberia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shimulberia is 330352. The village covers a total geographical area of 137.46 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Shimulberia

As per Census 2011, Shimulberia village has a total population of 637 people, consisting of 311 males and 326 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 351 illiterate residents. Additionally, 79 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 558 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shimulberia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shimulberia

Shimulberia 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 Shimulberia

Shimulberia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Metyal Sohar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Shimulberia is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Shimulberia is about 31.5 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 Shimulberia

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

Health Facilities in Shimulberia

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

FAQs about Shimulberia