Simla

Simla is a village located in Hemtabad subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.2km away from sub-district headquarter Hemtabad. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Simla village. As per 2009 stats, Hemtabad is the gram panchayat of Simla village.

Simla has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Simla

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Simla is 309884. The village spans a total geographical area of 103.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733134. Raigonj is nearest town to Simla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Simla

Below is a concise population overview of Simla as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 565 285 280
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 82 44 38
Scheduled Castes (SC) 504 250 254
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 271 144 127
Illiterate Population 294 141 153

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Simla village:

  • The total population of Simla village is around 565, including approximately 285 males and 280 females, with a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 82 children aged 0–6 years in Simla village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Simla village has 504 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Simla village is about 47.96%, with male literacy at 50.53% and female literacy at 45.36%.
  • There are around 118 households in Simla village.

Connectivity of Simla

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Simla. As per the 2011 stats, Simla had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Simla

Knowing the nearby villages of Simla helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Simla.

Sonabanda Hemtabad Kantor Arazi Kasimpur Ranhatta Kakarsing Harinarayanpur Mahipur Dudhanda Arazi Dudhanda Agapur

Frequently Asked Questions about Simla

Where is Simla located?
Simla village is situated in Hemtabad Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Simla?
The Gram Panchayat of Simla is Hemtabad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Simla?
The pincode of Simla is 733134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Simla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Simla is 565, with 285 males and 280 females.
How many households are there in Simla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Simla village has a total of 118 households.
What is the literacy rate in Simla as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Simla is 47.96%. The male literacy rate is 50.53%, while the female literacy rate is 45.36%.