Simla is a village in Kashipur Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 330761.
About Simla village record
The source record places Simla in Kashipur Sub-District of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 330761.
The Census 2011 record reports population 2,530, 523 households, area 967.61 hectares, PIN code 723132.
Quick facts
- Village
- Simla
- Village code
- 330761
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Kashipur
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 2,530
- Households
- 523
- Sex ratio
- 1,018 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 967.61 hectares
- Population density
- 261 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723132
Census code and location hierarchy
For Simla, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02385
- Village code
- 330761
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Simla |
| Census village code | 330761 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Kashipur |
| Sub-district code | 02385 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 2,530 |
| Households | 523 |
| Male population | 1,254 |
| Female population | 1,276 |
| Sex ratio | 1,018 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 178 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 1,358 |
| Area | 967.61 hectares |
| Population density | 261 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723132 |
| CD block | Kashipur |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Raghunathpur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 26 km |
Facilities and amenities in Simla
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 1 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 9 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 19 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 50.10 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 88.11 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 277.40 hectares |
| Net area sown | 552 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 482 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 70 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 8 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Simla in West Bengal. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Simla name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Simla?
The Census village code of Simla is 330761.
Where is Simla village?
Simla village is in Kashipur Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Simla?
The source reports a population of 2,530 for Simla.
What is the sex ratio of Simla?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Simla is 1,018 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.