Simaldi
Simaldi is a revenue village in Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 143 in 34 households (Census 2011).
143 souls. 34 homes.
Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand.
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Simaldi today
- Brinjal₹6,450Bolpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Ginger(Dry)₹12,650Bolpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹10,950Bolpur APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Simaldi is a village in Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. At the 2011 Census it had 143 people in 34 households, with a literacy rate of 37.8%. It is administered by the Amgachhi gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 814119.
Gram panchayat
Simaldi is in the Amgachhi gram panchayat.
Other villages in Amgachhi
- Amgachhi
- Nijhor
- Sarmundi
- Tilbad
- Sikarpur
- Kusbedia
- Bhangahir
- Dhabna
- Gulamibathan
- Beljhar
- Bhadudi
- Rohara
- Lakhiadi
- Daharlangi
- Pahargora
- Kulungdih
- Dhajagaria
- Bhorabali
- Kolharia
- Amrathal
- Bartali
- Dalathal
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Simaldi compares
By population, Simaldi ranks #251 of 290 inhabited villages in Masalia block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Simaldi had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Simaldi at a glance
Simaldi is a village of 143 people in 34 households (Census 2011) in Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand, the 251st of 290 inhabited villages in Masalia block by population. Literacy is 37.8%, 23.8 points below the block figure of 61.7%, and the sex ratio is 1,043 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 814119; the LGD village code is 372137.
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Key facts — Simaldi
Villages sharing pincode 814119
Other villages in Masalia block
View all 317 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 143Census 2011
- Male / female
- 70 / 73
- Households
- 34
- People per home
- 4.2
- Literacy rate
- 37.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Simaldi on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Simaldi. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Simaldi · 24.2491° N, 87.3296° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Jharkhand Assembly 2024 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
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From Dumka district
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Government jobs near Simaldi
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Simaldi
Simaldi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Masalia block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices391 in Dumka district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics157 in Dumka district
Primary / community health centre
Tarni
Schools & anganwadis6 in Dumka district
Colleges & universities3 in Dumka district
Government offices5 in Dumka district
Temples8 in Dumka district
Mosques1 in Dumka district
Other places of worship3 in Dumka district
Transport35 in Dumka district
Community places9 in Dumka district
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People often ask about Simaldi
Where is Simaldi located?
Simaldi is a village in Masalia block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Simaldi in?
Simaldi is in Dumka district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Simaldi belong to?
Simaldi comes under the Amgachhi gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Simaldi?
The pincode of Simaldi, Masalia, Dumka is 814119.
What is the population of Simaldi?
As per the 2011 Census, Simaldi had a population of 143 (70 males and 73 females).
How many households are there in Simaldi?
Simaldi had 34 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Simaldi?
The literacy rate of Simaldi was 37.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Simaldi?
Simaldi had 1,043 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simaldi in?
Simaldi is in the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Simaldi?
Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Dumka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Simaldi, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Simaldi in?
Simaldi is in the Dumka assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Simaldi?
Basant Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Dumka assembly seat, which includes Simaldi, in 2024.
What is the LGD code of Simaldi?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simaldi is 372137 and its Census 2011 village code is 372137.
Which villages are near Simaldi?
Villages near Simaldi include Jirulia (about 14 km), Sikaripara (about 15 km), Nischintpur (about 15 km), Kunda (about 17 km), Ranibahal (about 18 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Simaldi?
- Hospital
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- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for October: 124.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
Not a weather forecast. For forecasts and warnings, follow IMD and official alerts.
District climate page →No market in Dumka district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Birbhum APMC, Sainthia APMC, Bolpur APMC, Birbhum district — about 42 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Birbhum APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,450 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sainthia APMC | 6,100 | 6,300 | 6,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bolpur APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,450 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Dry) · Big/Thick | Bolpur APMC | 12,600 | 12,700 | 12,650 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Birbhum APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,950 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Bolpur APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,950 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Sainthia APMC | 12,800 | 12,900 | 12,850 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Birbhum APMC | 14,800 | 15,000 | 14,900 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Simaldi's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Simaldi →Compare Simaldi with… →All villages in Masalia →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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