Simulia village, Garbeta - I block | Pincode 721127

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AJIM CHOWDHURY

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LGD code: 336855
Pincode: 721127
Post office: Garhbeta
Population: 233
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 72.5%
Sex ratio: 991 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 68
Distance to district centre: 142 km
Distance to mandal centre: 95 km
Distance to Kolkata: 152 km
Distance to Delhi: 1168 km
Nearest railway station: Kopai · 10 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Batikar Hospital · 7 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Simulia compares

By population, Simulia ranks #231 of 369 villages in Garbeta - I mandal.

Literacy rate

72.5%

+9.6% vs mandal average

Simulia: 72.5%
Garbeta - I mandal: 62.9%
Paschim Medinipur district: 69.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

991

+32 vs mandal average

Simulia: 991
Garbeta - I mandal: 959

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.1 vs mandal average

Simulia: 4.8
Garbeta - I mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Simulia at a glance

Simulia is a village of 233 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Garbeta - I block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, the 231st-largest of 369 villages in Garbeta - I block. Literacy is 73%, 10 points above the block average of 63% and the sex ratio is 991 women per 1,000 men. It lies 142 km from the Paschim Medinipur district centre, 26 km from Danrka, the nearest town, 10 km from Kopai railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 721127, served by Garhbeta post office; the LGD village code is 336855. The nearest hospital or health centre is Batikar Hospital, 7 km away. The sarpanch is AJIM CHOWDHURY, and the village votes in Garbeta assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradip Lodha. The population is estimated at 275 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Simulia · this village	233	73%	—
Simulia · Bhagawanpur - II	423	82%	0 km N
Simulia · Barasat - II	2,394	70%	0 km N
Simulia · Berhampore	3,274	68%	0 km N
Simulia · Bharatpur - II	2,942	58%	0 km N
Simulia · Tamluk	6,384	79%	0 km N
Simulia · Purulia - I	2,659	56%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Simulia

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 18
Power hours (winter): 16
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 49.32
Irrigated area (ha): 30.18
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Simulia

LGD code: 336855
Pincode: 721127
Post office: Garhbeta
Population (Census 2011): 233
Population (projected 2026): 275
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 991
Literacy rate: 72.5%
Coordinates: 23.74465°N, 87.59399°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jhargram
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Garbeta
Member of Parliament: Kalipada Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Pradip Lodha
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AJIM CHOWDHURY
Block / Mandal: Garbeta - I

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Paschim Medinipur district level

Then & Now

Simulia — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

233

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

275

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 233Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 991 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2752026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 582026 projection
Active job cards: 5,89,503MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,005NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 58.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 86.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 81.5%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Paschim Medinipur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Paschim Medinipur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Paschim Medinipur district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Simulia

Mandal centre

Garbeta - I · ≈ 95 km

≈ 3 h 15 min by car · 3 h 52 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Paschim Medinipur · ≈ 142 km

≈ 4 h 51 min by car · 5 h 45 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,897 people

Danrka · ≈ 26 km

≈ 53 min by car · 1 h 3 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata152 kmcapital
Delhi1168 km
Hyderabad1182 km
Chennai1414 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationKopai10 km
Bus stopপাওয়ার হাউস মোর21 km
Hospital / PHCBatikar Hospital7 km
ATM / bankIndia Post Payments Bank12 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil11 km
CollegeBengal Institute of Technology and Management12 km
Police stationGuskara Police station33 km

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People often ask about Simulia

What is the pincode of Simulia?

The pincode of Simulia, Garbeta - I block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal is 721127. The post office is Garhbeta.

Which post office delivers to Simulia?

Mail for Simulia is delivered through Garhbeta post office, pincode 721127, in Garbeta - I block, Paschim Medinipur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Simulia located?

Simulia is a village in Garbeta - I block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Simulia as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simulia village has a population of 233 across 49 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Simulia?

The current sarpanch of Simulia gram panchayat is AJIM CHOWDHURY.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simulia in?

Simulia falls under the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency (PC #33) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simulia in?

Simulia falls under the Garbeta assembly constituency (AC #233) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Simulia?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simulia village is 72.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Simulia?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simulia village is 991 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simulia?

12 schemes currently match residents of Simulia, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Simulia from Paschim Medinipur district centre?

Simulia is approximately 142 km (straight-line) from the centre of Paschim Medinipur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Simulia?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simulia village is 336855.

Which is the nearest town to Simulia?

Danrka (population 10,897, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 26 km from Simulia in a straight line.

How big is Simulia compared to other villages in Garbeta - I block?

Simulia ranks 231 of 369 villages in Garbeta - I block by Census 2011 population (233 residents).

How far is Simulia from Kolkata?

Simulia is about 152 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 198 km.

How far is Simulia from Delhi?

Simulia is about 1168 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1519 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Simulia?

Kopai is the nearest railway station to Simulia, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Simulia?

পাওয়ার হাউস মোর is the nearest bus stop to Simulia, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 28 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Simulia?

Batikar Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Simulia, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Simulia?

India Post Payments Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Simulia, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Simulia?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Simulia, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 15 km.

Who is the MLA of Simulia?

Simulia falls under Garbeta assembly constituency (AC 233). The sitting MLA is Pradip Lodha (BJP).

Who is the MP for Simulia?

Simulia is in Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kalipada Soren (Trinamool Congress).

What is the population of Simulia in 2026?

Simulia is estimated at 275 people in 2026, up about 18% from 233 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Simulia in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Simulia in Paschim Medinipur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Simulia?

AJIM CHOWDHURY is the sarpanch of Simulia gram panchayat, Garbeta - I block. See the sarpanch list of Garbeta - I block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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