Simlatand village, Gobindpur block | Pincode 828109

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

MD AKHTAR ANSARI

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LGD code: 361714
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population: 201
Households: 44
Literacy rate: 67.7%
Sex ratio: 1051 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 93

Census 2011 · in context

How Simlatand compares

By population, Simlatand ranks #185 of 220 villages in Gobindpur mandal.

Literacy rate

67.7%

+11.1% vs mandal average

Simlatand: 67.7%
Gobindpur mandal: 56.6%
Dhanbad district: 64.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,051

+118 vs mandal average

Simlatand: 1,051
Gobindpur mandal: 933

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.9 vs mandal average

Simlatand: 4.6
Gobindpur mandal: 5.5

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

Simlatand at a glance

Simlatand is a village of 201 people in 44 households (Census 2011) in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, the 185th-largest of 220 villages in Gobindpur block. Literacy is 68%, 11 points above the block average of 57% and the sex ratio is 1,051 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 828109, served by Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office; the LGD village code is 361714. The sarpanch is MD AKHTAR ANSARI, and the village votes in Jamtara assembly constituency, represented by MLA Irfan Ansari. The population is estimated at 237 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Simlatand

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 8
Power hours (winter): 12
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANBAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): NAGARKIARI
Total area (ha): 31.75
Irrigated area (ha): 0.42
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Simlatand

LGD code: 361714
Pincode: 828109
Post office: Govindpur (Dhanbad)
Population (Census 2011): 201
Population (projected 2026): 237
Households: 44
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1051
Literacy rate: 67.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Dumka
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jamtara
Member of Parliament: Nalin Soren
Member of Legislative Assembly: Irfan Ansari
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: MD AKHTAR ANSARI
Block / Mandal: Gobindpur

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 Dhanbad district level

Then & Now

Simlatand — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

201

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

237

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

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: 201Census 2011
Households: 44Census 2011
Literacy rate: 67.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1051 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2372026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 522026 projection
Active job cards: 1,14,132MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 59,330MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 869NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 63.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dhanbad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dhanbad 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.

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What is the pincode of Simlatand?

The pincode of Simlatand, Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand is 828109. The post office is Govindpur (Dhanbad).

Which post office delivers to Simlatand?

Mail for Simlatand is delivered through Govindpur (Dhanbad) post office, pincode 828109, in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Simlatand located?

Simlatand is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Simlatand as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simlatand village has a population of 201 across 44 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Simlatand?

The current sarpanch of Simlatand gram panchayat is MD AKHTAR ANSARI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simlatand in?

Simlatand falls under the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simlatand in?

Simlatand falls under the Jamtara assembly constituency (AC #9) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Simlatand?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simlatand village is 67.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Simlatand?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simlatand village is 1051 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simlatand?

12 schemes currently match residents of Simlatand, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Simlatand?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simlatand village is 361714.

How big is Simlatand compared to other villages in Gobindpur block?

Simlatand ranks 185 of 220 villages in Gobindpur block by Census 2011 population (201 residents).

Who is the MLA of Simlatand?

Simlatand falls under Jamtara assembly constituency (AC 9). The sitting MLA is Irfan Ansari (INC).

Who is the MP for Simlatand?

Simlatand is in Dumka Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Simlatand in 2026?

Simlatand is estimated at 237 people in 2026, up about 18% from 201 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Simlatand in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Simlatand?

MD AKHTAR ANSARI is the sarpanch of Simlatand gram panchayat, Gobindpur block. See the sarpanch list of Gobindpur block for every gram panchayat.

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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