Indian Village Directory

Simla Village

Simla is an inhabited village in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371979, the Census 2011 record lists 317 people in 63 households and the reported area is 105.35 hectares. The local references include Bara Dumria Gram Panchayat, Masalia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 45 km.

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Quick answer: Simla is a village in Masalia Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371979 and 317 people in 63 households.
Village Code371979
Population317
Households63
Area105.35 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Simla
Census Village Code
371979
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Masalia
Sub-district Census Code
02675
CD Block
Masalia
Gram Panchayat
Bara Dumria
Households
63
Population
317
Male Population
161
Female Population
156
Sex Ratio
968.94
Area
105.35 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
45 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Simla at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 317 people, 105.35 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Simla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtMasalia
CD BlockMasalia
Gram PanchayatBARA DUMRIA
  • Simla falls under Masalia Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371979.
  • The record lists 317 people living in 63 households.
  • The reported village area is 105.35 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Calculated Values

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

Population Density300.9 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share421.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Simla in the official administrative record. Census village code 371979, Bara Dumria Gram Panchayat and Masalia CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02675
Village Census Code
371979
CD Block Code
0181
CD Block Name
Masalia
Gram Panchayat Name
Bara Dumria

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Simla, about 45 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Masalia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
45 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
320 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
P. Bangal
Distance outside State/UT
65 km
Distance from Nearest Town
45 km
Total Geographical Area
105.35 hectares
Area
1.05 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 317 people in 63 households, with 161 male residents and 156 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Simla. Population density works out to about 300.9 people per sq km.

Total Households
63
Total Population
317
Male Population
161
Female Population
156
Sex Ratio
968.94
Average Household Size
5.03
ST Population
317
ST Male Population
161
ST Female Population
156
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Simla 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
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 Simla include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
40.42 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
15.21 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Simla include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

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 Simla include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Simla is reported as 6 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Simla show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10.35 hectares and irrigated land is 43.65 hectares (421.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.44
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
18.42 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
5.44 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.28 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
10.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
37.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
43.65
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
28.44 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Simla

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 814146 Dumka Masalia Basmata Dumka Basmata, 814146, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146

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 Simla village located?

Simla is in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Simla village in?

Simla village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Simla village in?

Simla village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Simla under?

Simla comes under Masalia Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Simla?

The Census village code of Simla is 371979.

Which Gram Panchayat is Simla under?

Simla is listed under BARA DUMRIA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Masalia.

What is the population of Simla village?

The village record lists 317 people and 63 households for Simla.

How many households are in Simla village?

The village record lists 63 households for Simla.

What is the male and female population of Simla?

The record lists 161 male residents and 156 female residents for Simla.

What is the sex ratio of Simla village?

The sex ratio of Simla is 968.94 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Simla village?

The reported geographical area of Simla is 105.35 hectares.

What is the population density of Simla village?

The approximate population density of Simla is 300.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Simla?

The nearest town listed for Simla is Dumka, about 45 km away.

How far is Simla from the district headquarters?

Simla is about 45 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Simla from the sub-district headquarters?

Simla is about 25 km from Masalia, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Simla?

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

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

For Simla, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 10.35 hectares and irrigated land is 43.65 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Simla. These records include 1 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.