Simla
Simla is a revenue village in Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 317 in 63 households (Census 2011).
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317 souls. 63 homes.
Masalia block, Dumka district, Jharkhand.
Simla today
- Brinjal₹6,300Sainthia APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Ginger(Dry)₹12,660Bolpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Green Chilli₹10,950Birbhum APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Simla at a glance
Simla is a mid-sized village of Masalia block: 317 people in 63 households (Census 2011), 157th of its 290 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 74.9%, above Dumka district's 59.3% (Masalia block: 61.7%), while the sex ratio was 969 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 983. It falls under Baradumaria gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 814119. The village covers 105 hectares — about 1.1 km², or roughly 301 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Dumka assembly constituency and the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Masaliya Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Simla is in the Baradumaria gram panchayat.
Other villages in Baradumaria
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Simla compares
By population, Simla ranks #157 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+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Simla had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes 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.
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Villages sharing pincode 814119
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 317Census 2011
- Male / female
- 161 / 156
- Households
- 63
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 74.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 124
- Work participation
- 39.1%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Simla on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Simla. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Simla · 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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Write a postEssential services & places near Simla
Simla 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
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 Simla
Where is Simla located?
Simla is a village in Masalia block of Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Simla in?
Simla is in Dumka district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Simla belong to?
Simla comes under the Baradumaria gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Simla?
The pincode of Simla, Masalia, Dumka is 814119.
What is the population of Simla?
As per the 2011 Census, Simla had a population of 317 (161 males and 156 females).
How many households are there in Simla?
Simla had 63 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Simla?
Simla covers about 105 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Simla?
The literacy rate of Simla was 74.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Simla?
Simla had 969 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simla in?
Simla is in the Dumka Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Simla?
Nalin Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Dumka Lok Sabha seat, which includes Simla, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Simla in?
Simla is in the Dumka assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Simla?
Basant Soren (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) won the Dumka assembly seat, which includes Simla, in 2024.
Which development block is Simla in?
Simla is in the Masaliya development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Simla?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simla is 371979 and its Census 2011 village code is 371979.
Which villages are near Simla?
Villages near Simla include Jirulia (about 14 km), Sikaripara (about 15 km), Nischintpur (about 15 km), Kunda (about 17 km), Ranibahal (about 18 km).
What is the population of Simla in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Simla's Census 2011 population of 317 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 390 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Simla?
The sarpanch of Simla has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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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 November: 12.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Dumka district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Sainthia APMC, Bolpur APMC, Birbhum APMC, Birbhum district — about 44 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Sainthia APMC | 6,200 | 6,400 | 6,300 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Bolpur APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,460 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Birbhum APMC | 6,400 | 6,500 | 6,450 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Ginger(Dry) · Big/Thick | Bolpur APMC | 12,600 | 12,700 | 12,660 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Birbhum APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,950 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Bolpur APMC | 10,900 | 11,000 | 10,960 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Sainthia APMC | 12,800 | 12,900 | 12,850 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Birbhum APMC | 14,800 | 14,900 | 14,850 | 6 Nov 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 Simla's shops. Best mandi price near Simla →
Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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