Simulia Village
Simulia is a revenue village in Balagarh block, Hooghly district, West Bengal. It had a population of 700 in 173 households (Census 2011).
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700 souls. 173 homes.
Balagarh block, Hooghly district, West Bengal.
Simulia today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹3,500Pandua APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Pandua APMC · 10 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹4,400Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC · 10 Nov 2026
Happy Diwali 2026 to every family of Simulia (শিমুলিয়া), Balagarh block, Hooghly!
Diwali 2026 in Simulia
West Bengal's official 2026 holiday list: Additional Day for Kali Puja on Monday 9 November 2026; Additional Day for Kali Puja on Tuesday 10 November 2026; Bhratridwitiya on Wednesday 11 November 2026; Day after Bhratridwitiya on Thursday 12 November 2026.
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Simulia at a glance
A small village by the standards of Balagarh block, Simulia ranked 93rd of 129 by population, with 700 people in 173 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 68.0%, below Hooghly district's 78.5% (Balagarh block: 76.2%), while the sex ratio was 1,115 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 968. It falls under Dumurdahanityanandapur-Ii gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 712515. The village covers 75 hectares — about 0.75 km², or roughly 932 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Balagarh assembly constituency and the Hooghly 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
- Balagarh 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
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q60498364 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Simulia is in the Dumurdahanityanandapur-Ii gram panchayat.
Other villages in Dumurdahanityanandapur-Ii
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Simulia compares
By population, Simulia ranks #93 of 129 inhabited villages in Balagarh block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Simulia had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 712515
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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 × West Bengal's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+10.1%), 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
- 700Census 2011
- Male / female
- 331 / 369
- Households
- 173
- People per home
- 4.0
- Literacy rate
- 68.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 300
- Work participation
- 42.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Simulia on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Simulia. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Simulia · 23.0018° N, 88.4165° 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, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
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Write a postEssential services & places near Simulia
Simulia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Balagarh block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices922 in Hooghly district
- Allahabad Bank, Baruipara Branch
Bank
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics356 in Hooghly district
Primary / community health centre
Rash Tala Road, Opp. Shiv mandir, Balagarh
Primary / community health centre
Gangadharpur-Jangalpara Road, Near Gram Panchayat, Gangadharpur
Primary / community health centre
Sukuria Road, Near Somra Durga Charan High School, Sukuria
Schools & anganwadis79 in Hooghly district
- Baruipara Rakhal Vidhyapeeth
School
- Dakshin Gangadharpur F. P. School
School
School
Gangadharpur
Colleges & universities24 in Hooghly district
Police & fire stations9 in Hooghly district
Revenue & panchayat offices5 in Hooghly district
Gram Panchayat office
Gangadharpur-Jangalpara Road, Gangadharpur
Government offices12 in Hooghly district
Temples69 in Hooghly district
Temple
31 Number Road, Gangadharpur
Temple
Gangadharpur-Singur Road, Singur
Temple
Churches18 in Hooghly district
Mosques15 in Hooghly district
Other places of worship23 in Hooghly district
Buddhist monastery / temple
Gangadharpur
Buddhist monastery / temple
Gangadharpur
Buddhist monastery / temple
Gangadharpur
Transport162 in Hooghly district
- Balagarh
Railway station
Railway station
31 Number Road, Baruipara
- Jirat
Railway station
Agriculture services3 in Hooghly district
Community places150 in Hooghly district
- Balirjala football Club
Sports ground / stadium
- HERIADAHA SUDHA PRASAD BALIKA
Sports ground / stadium
Sports ground / stadium
Gangadharpur
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People often ask about Simulia
Where is Simulia located?
Simulia is a village in Balagarh block of Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Simulia in?
Simulia is in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Simulia belong to?
Simulia comes under the Dumurdahanityanandapur-Ii gram panchayat.
How is Simulia written in the local script?
Simulia is written শিমুলিয়া.
What is the pincode of Simulia?
The pincode of Simulia, Balagarh, Hooghly is 712515.
What is the population of Simulia?
As per the 2011 Census, Simulia had a population of 700 (331 males and 369 females).
How many households are there in Simulia?
Simulia had 173 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Simulia?
Simulia covers about 75 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Simulia?
The literacy rate of Simulia was 68.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Simulia?
Simulia had 1,115 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simulia in?
Simulia is in the Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Simulia?
Rachna Banerjee (All India Trinamool Congress) won the Hooghly Lok Sabha seat, which includes Simulia, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Simulia in?
Simulia is in the Balagarh assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Simulia?
Sumana Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Balagarh assembly seat, which includes Simulia, in 2026.
Which development block is Simulia in?
Simulia is in the Balagarh development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Simulia?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simulia is 325022 and its Census 2011 village code is 325022.
Which villages are near Simulia?
Villages near Simulia include Bansberia (P) (within ~8 km), Saptagram (within ~8 km), Simurali (CT) (about 11 km), Palashi (CT) (about 11 km), Bhaluka (about 12 km).
What is the population of Simulia in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Simulia's Census 2011 population of 700 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 770 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Simulia?
The sarpanch of Simulia 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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What do you need to find near Simulia?
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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: 16 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Hooghly district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 10 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC | 4,200 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Pandua APMC | 3,300 | 3,650 | 3,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Pandua APMC | 4,350 | 4,625 | 4,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC | 4,800 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC | 4,000 | 4,400 | 4,400 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal · Round/Long | Pandua APMC | 4,500 | 4,825 | 4,750 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC | 11,000 | 11,500 | 11,500 | 10 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Pandua APMC | 10,750 | 11,325 | 11,000 | 10 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 Simulia's shops. Best mandi price near Simulia →
Official dataAgmarknet, 10 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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