Indian Village Directory

Simana Basti Village

Simana Basti is an inhabited village in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306377, the Census 2011 record lists 2,841 people in 562 households and the reported area is 4.45 hectares. The local references include Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri CD Block and the nearest town reference is Darjeeling at about 25 km.

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Quick answer: Simana Basti is a village in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306377 and 2,841 people in 562 households.
Village Code306377
Population2,841
Households562
Area4.45 hectares
Nearest TownDarjeeling

Key Village Facts

Village
Simana Basti
Census Village Code
306377
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri
Sub-district Census Code
02159
CD Block
Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri
Households
562
Population
2,841
Male Population
1,424
Female Population
1,417
Sex Ratio
995.08
Area
4.45 hectares
Area
0.04 sq km
Nearest Town
Darjeeling
Nearest Town Distance
25 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734221
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Simana Basti at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,841 people, 4.45 hectares of reported area and Darjeeling as the nearest town reference for Simana Basti, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDarjiling
CD BlockJorebunglow Sukiapokhri
  • Simana Basti falls under Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306377.
  • The record lists 2,841 people living in 562 households.
  • The reported village area is 4.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Darjeeling.
  • 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 Density63,842.7 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.06 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.2%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share54.84%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Simana Basti in the official administrative record. Census village code 306377 and Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02159
Village Census Code
306377
CD Block Code
0006
CD Block Name
Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri

Location and Distance

Darjeeling is the nearest town listed for Simana Basti, about 25 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Sukhiapokhri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
79.1 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Darjeeling
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town
Darjeeling
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km
Total Geographical Area
4.45 hectares
Area
0.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,841 people in 562 households, with 1,424 male residents and 1,417 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 3.2% and ST share is 54.84% for Simana Basti. Population density works out to about 63,842.7 people per sq km.

Total Households
562
Total Population
2,841
Male Population
1,424
Female Population
1,417
Sex Ratio
995.08
Average Household Size
5.06
SC Population
91
SC Male Population
45
SC Female Population
46
SC Population Share
3.2
ST Population
1,558
ST Male Population
772
ST Female Population
786
ST Population Share
54.84
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Simana Basti list 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
3
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
3
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
1
Private Management Institute
Available
Private Management Institute Count
1

Health Facilities

Health rows list medical, welfare and veterinary facilities where the village record includes them.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
8
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
6
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Simana Basti.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
State Highway
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 Simana Basti 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
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Simana Basti is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 21 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Simana Basti show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Potato and net sown area is 2.3 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.15
Net Area Sown In Hectares
2.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2.3 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Government Others
Available
Government Others Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
2
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Simana Basti

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
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 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 33%

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
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 734221 Darjiling Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Sukhiapokhri (Ct) Sukhiapokhri, Darjeeling, West Bengal - 734221. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Old Sbi Building, Mb Road, Darjiling, West…
State Bank of India ATM 734221 Darjiling Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Sukhiapokhri (Ct) Darjeeling Sukhiapokhari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734221
State Bank of India ATM 734221 Darjiling Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Sukhiapokhri (Ct) Sukhiapokhri Hotel Adarsh, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734221

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 Simana Basti village located?

Simana Basti is in Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Simana Basti village in?

Simana Basti village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Simana Basti village in?

Simana Basti village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Simana Basti under?

Simana Basti comes under Jorebunglow Sukiapokhri Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Simana Basti?

The Census village code of Simana Basti is 306377.

What is the population of Simana Basti village?

The village record lists 2,841 people and 562 households for Simana Basti.

How many households are in Simana Basti village?

The village record lists 562 households for Simana Basti.

What is the male and female population of Simana Basti?

The record lists 1,424 male residents and 1,417 female residents for Simana Basti.

What is the sex ratio of Simana Basti village?

The sex ratio of Simana Basti is 995.08 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Simana Basti village?

The reported geographical area of Simana Basti is 4.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Simana Basti village?

The approximate population density of Simana Basti is 63,842.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Simana Basti?

The nearest town listed for Simana Basti is Darjeeling, about 25 km away.

How far is Simana Basti from the sub-district headquarters?

Simana Basti is about 79.1 km from Sukhiapokhri, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Simana Basti?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 2 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Simana Basti.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Simana Basti?

For Simana Basti, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Potato and net sown area is 2.3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Simana Basti?

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Simana Basti. These records include 2 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 Simana Basti.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Simana Basti.

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.