Indian Village Directory

Simalaya Village

Simalaya is an inhabited village in Chas Sub-district of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 362692, the Census 2011 record lists 1,423 people in 256 households and the reported area is 227.38 hectares. The local references include Gopalpur Gram Panchayat, Chas CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chas at about 21 km.

In short:

Simalaya is a village in Chas Sub-district, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 362692 and 1,423 people in 256 households.

Village Code362692
Population1,423
Households256
Area227.38 hectares

Detailed village profile

Simalaya at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,423 people, 227.38 hectares of reported area and Chas as the nearest town reference for Simalaya, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Bokaro
Sub-district Chas
CD Block Chas
Gram Panchayat GOPALPUR
  • Simalaya falls under Chas Sub-district in Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 362692.
  • The record lists 1,423 people living in 256 households.
  • The reported village area is 227.38 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Chas.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Simalaya
Census Village Code
362692
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Bokaro
District Census Code
355
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chas
Sub-district Census Code
02595
CD Block
Chas
Gram Panchayat
Gopalpur
Households
256
Population
1,423
Male Population
740
Female Population
683
Sex Ratio
922.97
Area
227.38 hectares
Area
2.27 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
827013
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 625.82 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.56 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 18.9% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.28% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Simalaya in the official administrative record. Census village code 362692, Gopalpur Gram Panchayat and Chas CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
355
Sub-district Census Code
02595
Village Census Code
362692
CD Block Code
0101
Gram Panchayat Code
0095
CD Block Name
Chas
Gram Panchayat Name
Gopalpur

Location and Distance

Chas is the nearest town listed for Simalaya, about 21 km away. Bokaro is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chas
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Bokaro
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Chas
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
21 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
138 km
Total Geographical Area
227.38 hectares
Area
2.27 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,423 people in 256 households, with 740 male residents and 683 female residents. The average household size is 5.56, and SC share is 18.9% and ST share is 0.28% for Simalaya. Population density works out to about 625.82 people per sq km.

Total Households
256
Total Population
1,423
Male Population
740
Female Population
683
Sex Ratio
922.97
Average Household Size
5.56
SC Population
269
SC Male Population
142
SC Female Population
127
SC Population Share
18.9
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.28
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Simalaya list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Simalaya include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
67.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Simalaya include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Simalaya include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Simalaya is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 5 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Simalaya show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 91.11 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
69.04
Net Area Sown In Hectares
91.11
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
91.11 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Simalaya

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
54
Banks in Matched Records
18
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 29 54%
CRM 25 46%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 14 26%
Bank of India 9 17%
Bank of Baroda 5 9.3%
Union Bank of India 4 7.4%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 5.6%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Chas (Nagar Parishad) Plot No.- 315 Bari Coperative Coloney Bokaro Steel City 827012 Akshay Kumar Singh Plot, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827013
Bank of India ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Chas (Nagar Parishad) S. S Colony Gurudwara Road Chas Bokaro, P. O+p.s-Chas Jest Techno Services Building Gurudwara Road, C/O Bhagirath Sharm…
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Bokaro Steel City (Ct) Jharkhand Agarwal Bhavan, Opp Vaibhav Hotel, Sadar Bazar, Bye Pass Road Chas, Bokaro, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827013
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Bokaro Steel City (Ct) Jharkhand Hotel Vaibhav Building Bypass Road, Chas Bokaro, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827013
Bank of Baroda ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Chas (Nagar Parishad) Check Post, Bokaro Nand Niwas, Near Ganga Bridge Chas, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827013
Bank of Baroda ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Chas (Nagar Parishad) Bye-Pass RD Siddarth Apts, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827013
Bank of India ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Chas (Nagar Parishad) By Pass Road Trimurti Palace Chas, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827013
Bank of India ATM 827013 Bokaro Chas Chas (Nagar Parishad) Dist-Bokaro, Jharkhand C/O Late Gopinath Gupta, Sahu Market Main Road Chas, Opposite Kalibari, P. O+p.s- Chas, Bokaro…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Simalaya village located?

Simalaya is in Chas Sub-district of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Simalaya village in?

Simalaya village is in Bokaro district.

Which state is Simalaya village in?

Simalaya village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Simalaya under?

Simalaya comes under Chas Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Simalaya?

The Census village code of Simalaya is 362692.

Which Gram Panchayat is Simalaya under?

Simalaya is listed under GOPALPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chas.

What is the population of Simalaya village?

The village record lists 1,423 people and 256 households for Simalaya.

How many households are in Simalaya village?

The village record lists 256 households for Simalaya.

What is the male and female population of Simalaya?

The record lists 740 male residents and 683 female residents for Simalaya.

What is the sex ratio of Simalaya village?

The sex ratio of Simalaya is 922.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Simalaya village?

The reported geographical area of Simalaya is 227.38 hectares.

What is the population density of Simalaya village?

The approximate population density of Simalaya is 625.82 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Simalaya?

The nearest town listed for Simalaya is Chas, about 21 km away.

How far is Simalaya from the district headquarters?

Simalaya is about 26 km from Bokaro, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Simalaya from the sub-district headquarters?

Simalaya is about 21 km from Chas, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Simalaya?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Simalaya.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Simalaya?

For Simalaya, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and net sown area is 91.11 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Simalaya?

The page shows 54 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Simalaya. These records include 18 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.