Where is Simla village located?
Simla is in Khatra Block of Bankura district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Simla Village
Simla is an inhabited village in Khatra Block of Bankura district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 328965, the Census 2011 record lists 1,392 people in 287 households and the reported area is 144.83 hectares. The local references include Khatra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khatra at about 14 km.
Village Code328965
Population1,392
Households287
Area144.83 hectares
Nearest TownKhatra
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Simla
- Census Village Code
- 328965
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Bankura
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Khatra
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02373
- CD Block
- Khatra
- Households
- 287
- Population
- 1,392
- Male Population
- 707
- Female Population
- 685
- Sex Ratio
- 968.88
- Area
- 144.83 hectares
- Area
- 1.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Khatra
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 722101
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Simla at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,392 people, 144.83 hectares of reported area and Khatra as the nearest town reference for Simla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Simla falls under Khatra Block in Bankura district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 328965.
- The record lists 1,392 people living in 287 households.
- The reported village area is 144.83 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Khatra.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
- The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.
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 Density961.13 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.85 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share48.28%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share12.57%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share20.2%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 328965 and Khatra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 339
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02373
- Village Census Code
- 328965
- CD Block Code
- 0220
- CD Block Name
- Khatra
Location and Distance
Khatra is the nearest town listed for Simla, about 14 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Khatra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11.6 km
- District Headquarter
- Bankura
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Khatra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town
- Khatra
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 144.83 hectares
- Area
- 1.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,392 people in 287 households, with 707 male residents and 685 female residents. The average household size is 4.85, and SC share is 48.28% and ST share is 12.57% for Simla. Population density works out to about 961.13 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 287
- Total Population
- 1,392
- Male Population
- 707
- Female Population
- 685
- Sex Ratio
- 968.88
- Average Household Size
- 4.85
- SC Population
- 672
- SC Male Population
- 338
- SC Female Population
- 334
- SC Population Share
- 48.28
- ST Population
- 175
- ST Male Population
- 82
- ST Female Population
- 93
- ST Population Share
- 12.57
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Simla list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 4
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 1
- TB Clinic Count
- 2
- Hospital Allopathic Count
- 2
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
- 2
- Dispensary Count
- 2
- Veterinary Hospital Count
- 2
- Mobile Health Clinic Count
- 2
- Family Welfare Centre Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Simla 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 in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 18.62 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Simla 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
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Simla include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Simla is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 15 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
- 13 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 15 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Simla show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 92.28 hectares and irrigated land is 18.62 hectares (20.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 52.55
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 92.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 73.66 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 18.62
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Nutritional Centres Others
- 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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 83
- Banks in Matched Records
- 13
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 67 | 81% |
| CRM | 16 | 19% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 58 | 70% |
| Punjab National Bank | 8 | 9.6% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 3 | 3.6% |
| Bank of India | 2 | 2.4% |
| Idbi Bank Limited | 2 | 2.4% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandhan Bank Limited | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | No Block | Bankura (M) | Provincial Road 438, Provincial Road Indragora, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | Bankura - I | Achuri | Bankura, Bankura District Bankura, Bankura District, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | Kotulpur | Gopinathpur | Kotolpur Block Village Gopinathpur, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | No Block | Bankura (M) | 52/1, Lal Bazar, Post Bankura, Dist. Bankura, West Bengal - 722101, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Idbi Bank Limited | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | No Block | Bankura (M) | Bankura Machantala Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | Bankura - I | Baindhka | Po : Masiara, Dist- Bankura, Wb- 722101 VILL +, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | No Block | Bankura (M) | West Bengal Bidya Bhavan Machantala, Bankura, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 722101 | Bankura | No Block | Bankura (M) | Bankura - 722101 Circuit House, Bankura, West Bengal, 722101 |
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
Which district is Simla village in?
Simla village is in Bankura district.
Which state is Simla village in?
Simla village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Simla under?
Simla comes under Khatra Block. 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 328965.
What is the population of Simla village?
The village record lists 1,392 people and 287 households for Simla.
How many households are in Simla village?
The village record lists 287 households for Simla.
What is the male and female population of Simla?
The record lists 707 male residents and 685 female residents for Simla.
What is the sex ratio of Simla village?
The sex ratio of Simla is 968.88 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Simla village?
The reported geographical area of Simla is 144.83 hectares.
What is the population density of Simla village?
The approximate population density of Simla is 961.13 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 Khatra, about 14 km away.
How far is Simla from the sub-district headquarters?
Simla is about 11.6 km from Khatra, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Simla?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Simla.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Simla?
For Simla, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 92.28 hectares and irrigated land is 18.62 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Simla?
The page shows 83 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Simla. These records include 13 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Simla.
Is a health centre reported for this village?
The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Simla.