Simulkundi - Raghunathpur - I, Purulia

Simulkundi is a village situated in the Raghunathpur - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Raghunathpur and around 80.6 km from Purulia. Chorpahari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Simulkundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Simulkundi is 330341. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.31 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Adra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Simulkundi

According to the 2011 Census, Simulkundi village had a total population of 431 people, including 228 males and 203 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.31%, with male literacy at 82.83% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Simulkundi

Simulkundi 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 Simulkundi

Simulkundi 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 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adra to Simulkundi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Simulkundi is about 80.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Simulkundi

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

Health Facilities in Simulkundi

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

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