Simulia Village
Simulia is a revenue village in Purulia - I block, Purulia district, West Bengal. It had a population of 2,659 in 447 households (Census 2011).
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2,659 souls. 447 homes.
Purulia - I block, Purulia district, West Bengal.
Simulia today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
Simulia at a glance
Simulia is one of the larger villages of Purulia - I block — 16th of 105 by population, with 2,659 people in 447 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 66.1%, above Purulia district's 62.7% (Purulia - I block: 64.6%), while the sex ratio was 914 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 960. It falls under Sonaijuri gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 723102, served by Simulia post office. The village covers 273 hectares — about 2.7 km², or roughly 975 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Balarampur assembly constituency and the Purulia 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
- Purulia-I Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 57 members (2024-25) 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 Q60293595 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Simulia is in the Sonaijuri gram panchayat.
Other villages in Sonaijuri
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Simulia compares
By population, Simulia ranks #16 of 105 inhabited villages in Purulia - I block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Simulia ranks
| Ranked by | Simulia | In Purulia district | In West Bengal | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 2,659 | 159 of 2,459 (tied) | 6,683 of 37,457 (tied)above 82% | 756 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 447 | 228 of 2,459 (tied) | 9,580 of 37,457 (tied)above 74% | 148 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 66.1% | 926 of 2,459 (tied) | 26,094 of 37,457 (tied)above 30% | 63.1% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 914 per 1,000 males | 1,929 of 2,457 (tied) | 28,999 of 37,434 (tied)above 22% | 964 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.95 per household | 211 of 2,459 (tied) | 565 of 37,457 (tied)above 98% | 5.11 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 974.8 per km² | 189 of 2,459 | 13,415 of 37,449 (tied)above 64% | 407.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 36.8% | 1,808 of 2,459 (tied) | 22,181 of 37,457 (tied)above 40% | 46.7% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Simulia
In Purulia district
- TetaldaPara, Purulia2,824 people · 65.3% literate · 918 per 1,000 · 5.82 per householdCompare →
- RahardiPara, Purulia2,674 people · 66.8% literate · 928 per 1,000 · 5.85 per householdCompare →
- TentulhitiPara, Purulia3,341 people · 67.4% literate · 921 per 1,000 · 5.81 per householdCompare →
- PodlaraPurulia - II, Purulia2,594 people · 61.7% literate · 910 per 1,000 · 6.06 per householdCompare →
- NadihaPara, Purulia2,029 people · 64.1% literate · 927 per 1,000 · 5.88 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in West Bengal
- Surjyapura TengurpuraHarischandrapur - II, Malda3,327 people · 63.0% literate · 934 per 1,000 · 6.06 per householdCompare →
- BhamalGopiballavpur - II, Jhargram1,991 people · 68.0% literate · 941 per 1,000 · 5.79 per householdCompare →
- SantoshnagarMathurapur - I, South 24 Parganas2,856 people · 69.0% literate · 948 per 1,000 · 5.71 per householdCompare →
- Purba DurgapurDiamond Harbour - I, South 24 Parganas1,784 people · 65.9% literate · 931 per 1,000 · 5.79 per householdCompare →
- GoabariChopra, Uttar Dinajpur2,989 people · 60.4% literate · 917 per 1,000 · 5.67 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Simulia had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 723102
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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
- 2,659Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,389 / 1,270
- Households
- 447
- People per home
- 5.9
- Literacy rate
- 66.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 979
- Work participation
- 36.8%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Simulia on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Simulia. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Simulia · 23.3029° N, 86.3516° 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).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Simulia
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Simulia
Simulia isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Purulia - I block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices572 in Purulia district
Post office
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics85 in Purulia district
Schools & anganwadis28 in Purulia district
Colleges & universities6 in Purulia district
Government offices11 in Purulia district
Temples12 in Purulia district
Temple
north lake road, Puruliya
Temple
Churches3 in Purulia district
Church
purulia
Church
Church
Mosques1 in Purulia district
Other places of worship7 in Purulia district
Transport52 in Purulia district
Agriculture services1 in Purulia district
Community places20 in Purulia district
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People often ask about Simulia
Where is Simulia located?
Simulia is a village in Purulia - I block of Purulia district, West Bengal, India.
Which district is Simulia in?
Simulia is in Purulia district of West Bengal.
Which gram panchayat does Simulia belong to?
Simulia comes under the Sonaijuri gram panchayat.
How is Simulia written in the local script?
Simulia is written শিমুলিয়া.
What is the pincode of Simulia?
The pincode of Simulia, Purulia - I, Purulia is 723102.
What is the population of Simulia?
As per the 2011 Census, Simulia had a population of 2,659 (1,389 males and 1,270 females).
How many households are there in Simulia?
Simulia had 447 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Simulia?
Simulia covers about 273 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Simulia?
The literacy rate of Simulia was 66.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Simulia?
Simulia had 914 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simulia in?
Simulia is in the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Simulia?
Jyotirmay Singh Mahato (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Purulia Lok Sabha seat, which includes Simulia, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Simulia in?
Simulia is in the Balarampur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Simulia?
Jaladhar Mahato (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Balarampur assembly seat, which includes Simulia, in 2026.
Which development block is Simulia in?
Simulia is in the Purulia-I development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Simulia?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simulia is 330960 and its Census 2011 village code is 330960.
Which villages are near Simulia?
Villages near Simulia include Suklara (about 12 km), Ladhurka (about 19 km), Arsha (about 19 km), Bamundiha (about 21 km).
What is the population of Simulia in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Simulia's Census 2011 population of 2,659 by West Bengal's official RGI projection (+10.1% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 2,930 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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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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: 16.7 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Purulia district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,900 | 10,200 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 10,500 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,600 | 19,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 20,000 | 19,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,200 | 5,200 | 4,800 | 13 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, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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