Simga village, Poundi-Uproda tehsil | Pincode 495448

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Simga is a village in Poundi-Uproda mandal, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, with a population of 1,176 in 288 households and a literacy rate of 44.7%. The village has one school and is located at 21.628°N, 81.703°E with PIN code 495448.

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LGD code: 435960
Pincode: 495448
Post office: Pondi-Uproda
Population: 1,176
Households: 288
Literacy rate: 44.7%
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 691
Distance to district centre: 63 km
Distance to mandal centre: 88 km
Distance to Raipur: 43 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 580 km
Nearest railway station: Tilda-Neora · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Evangelical Mission Hospital · 12 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Simga compares

By population, Simga ranks #31 of 130 villages in Poundi-Uproda mandal.

Literacy rate

44.7%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Simga: 44.7%
Poundi-Uproda mandal: 50.7%
Korba district: 62.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

963

−20 vs mandal average

Simga: 963
Poundi-Uproda mandal: 983

Household size

people per home

4.1

−0.1 vs mandal average

Simga: 4.1
Poundi-Uproda mandal: 4.2

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

Simga at a glance

Simga is a village of 1,176 people in 288 households (Census 2011) in Poundi-Uproda tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh, the 31st-largest of 130 villages in Poundi-Uproda tehsil. Literacy is 45%, 6 points below the tehsil average of 51% and the sex ratio is 963 women per 1,000 men. It lies 63 km from the Korba district centre, 13 km from Tilda-Neora railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 495448, served by Pondi-Uproda post office; the LGD village code is 435960. Mapped within or next to the village: primary school. The sarpanch is gyatri ayam, and the village votes in Rajim assembly constituency, represented by MLA Rohit Sahu. The population is estimated at 1,387 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Simga · this village	1,176	45%	—
Simga · Simga	—	—	0 km N
Tendubhatha · Sarsiwa	447	62%	15.5 km NW
Tendubhatha · Saja	1,071	63%	15.5 km NW
Tendubhatha · Nandghat	328	58%	15.5 km NW
Tendubhatha · Hardibazar	510	59%	15.5 km NW
Tendubhatha · Magarlod	639	63%	15.5 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Simga

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: KATGHORA
Distance to nearest town (km): 78
Distance to district HQ (km): 108
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 66
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SIMGA
Total area (ha): 680.02
Irrigated area (ha): 3.37
Forest area (ha): 280.12

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

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Key facts — Simga

LGD code: 435960
Pincode: 495448
Post office: Pondi-Uproda
Population (Census 2011): 1,176
Population (projected 2026): 1,387
Households: 288
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 963
Literacy rate: 44.7%
Coordinates: 21.62757°N, 81.70313°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mahasamund
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rajim
Member of Parliament: Rupkumari Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Rohit Sahu
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: gyatri ayam
Block / Mandal: Poundi-Uproda

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 Korba district level

Then & Now

Simga — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,176

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,387

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

288

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

340

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: 1,176Census 2011
Households: 288Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 963 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3402026 projection
Active job cards: 1,05,793MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 82,480MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,03,79,780ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 989NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 66.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 70.6%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Korba district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 12,04,680PMAY-G · 12,04,680 of 23,41,457 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Korba district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,26,429Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Korba 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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Notable places in Simga

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Education

School
Swami Atmanand Excellent English Medium School
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Getting there

How to reach Simga

Mandal centre

Poundi-Uproda · ≈ 88 km

≈ 3 h by car · 3 h 34 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Korba · ≈ 63 km

≈ 2 h 9 min by car · 2 h 33 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Raipur43 kmcapital
Hyderabad580 km
Kolkata694 km
Delhi899 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTilda-Neora13 km
Hospital / PHCEvangelical Mission Hospital12 km
ATM / bankKotak Mahindra Bank36 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum33 km
CollegeGovt pt Shyam Charan Shukla College24 km
Police stationDharsiva police station25 km

Village amenities · Census 2011 / OpenStreetMap within 2 km

✓ Primary school

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Simga

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September 2026

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Chhattisgarh teacher carries infant across swollen river to reach school

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Carrying an infant, Chhattisgarh teacher wades through swollen river carrying infant to teach in cut-off village

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Chhattisgarh sugar mill distributes 50 kg sugar to over 11,000 shareholder farmers at Rs 30/kg

Reported by ChiniMandi.

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Chhattisgarh teacher carries infant across swollen river to reach school
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Quick answers

People often ask about Simga

What is the pincode of Simga?

The pincode of Simga, Poundi-Uproda tehsil, Korba district, Chhattisgarh is 495448. The post office is Pondi-Uproda.

Which post office delivers to Simga?

Mail for Simga is delivered through Pondi-Uproda post office, pincode 495448, in Poundi-Uproda tehsil, Korba district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Simga located?

Simga is a village in Poundi-Uproda tehsil of Korba district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the population of Simga as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simga village has a population of 1,176 across 288 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Simga?

The current sarpanch of Simga gram panchayat is gyatri ayam.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simga in?

Simga falls under the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Chhattisgarh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simga in?

Simga falls under the Rajim assembly constituency (AC #54) of Chhattisgarh.

What is the literacy rate in Simga?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simga village is 44.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Simga?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simga village is 963 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simga?

12 schemes currently match residents of Simga, including Godhan Nyay Yojana, Mahtari Vandana Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Simga from Korba district centre?

Simga is approximately 63 km (straight-line) from the centre of Korba district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Simga?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simga village is 435960.

How big is Simga compared to other villages in Poundi-Uproda tehsil?

Simga ranks 31 of 130 villages in Poundi-Uproda tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,176 residents).

How far is Simga from Raipur?

Simga is about 43 km from Raipur in a straight line (the state capital of Chhattisgarh); by road expect roughly 55 km.

How far is Simga from Hyderabad?

Simga is about 580 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 754 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Simga?

Tilda-Neora is the nearest railway station to Simga, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Simga?

Evangelical Mission Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Simga, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Simga?

Kotak Mahindra Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Simga, about 36 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 46 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Simga?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Simga, about 33 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 44 km.

Who is the MLA of Simga?

Simga falls under Rajim assembly constituency (AC 54). The sitting MLA is Rohit Sahu (BJP).

Who is the MP for Simga?

Simga is in Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rupkumari Choudhary (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Simga?

Within 5 km of Simga: Swami Atmanand Excellent English Medium School (under 1 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Simga in 2026?

Simga is estimated at 1,387 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,176 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Simga in?

Chhattisgarh falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Simga in Korba district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Simga?

gyatri ayam is the sarpanch of Simga gram panchayat, Poundi-Uproda tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Poundi-Uproda tehsil 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-17
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)