Where is Simla village located?
Simla is in Ratua - II Block of Maldah district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Simla Village
Simla is an inhabited village in Ratua - II Block of Maldah district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 312472, the Census 2011 record lists 854 people in 184 households and the reported area is 104.96 hectares. The local references include Ratua - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is English Bazar at about 28 km.
Simla is a village in Ratua - II Block, Maldah district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 312472 and 854 people in 184 households.
Village Code312472
Population854
Households184
Area104.96 hectares
Nearest TownEnglish Bazar
Detailed village profile
Simla at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 854 people, 104.96 hectares of reported area and English Bazar as the nearest town reference for Simla, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Simla falls under Ratua - II Block in Maldah district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 312472.
- The record lists 854 people living in 184 households.
- The reported village area is 104.96 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is English Bazar.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Simla
- Census Village Code
- 312472
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Maldah
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ratua - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02213
- CD Block
- Ratua - II
- Households
- 184
- Population
- 854
- Male Population
- 438
- Female Population
- 416
- Sex Ratio
- 949.77
- Area
- 104.96 hectares
- Area
- 1.05 sq km
- Nearest Town
- English Bazar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 28 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 732204
- 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
813.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.64 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
16.28%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
43.5%
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 312472 and Ratua - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 332
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02213
- Village Census Code
- 312472
- CD Block Code
- 0060
- CD Block Name
- Ratua - II
Location and Distance
English Bazar is the nearest town listed for Simla, about 28 km away. English Bazar is listed as the district headquarters at about 24 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pukhuria
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10.8 km
- District Headquarter
- English Bazar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 24 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- English Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 28 km
- Nearest Town
- English Bazar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 28 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 104.96 hectares
- Area
- 1.05 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 854 people in 184 households, with 438 male residents and 416 female residents. The average household size is 4.64, and SC share is 16.28% and ST share is 0% for Simla. Population density works out to about 813.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 184
- Total Population
- 854
- Male Population
- 438
- Female Population
- 416
- Sex Ratio
- 949.77
- Average Household Size
- 4.64
- SC Population
- 139
- SC Male Population
- 78
- SC Female Population
- 61
- SC Population Share
- 16.28
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Simla list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
- 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
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Simla. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
- 3
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 0.45 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Simla.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Simla 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
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Simla is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 9 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
- 9 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Simla show that reported agricultural commodities include Mango, net sown area is 88.51 hectares and irrigated land is 38.51 hectares (43.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Mango
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 16.0
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 88.50999999999999
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 50 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 38.51
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 38.51 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank 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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Not reported
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 5 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 60% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 732204 | Maldah | Ratua - II | Paranpur | Wb - 732204 VILL and Po- Paranpur, Ps-Pukuria, Dist-Malda, Maldah, West Bengal, 732204 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732204 | Maldah | Ratua - II | Gobarjana | Pukuria State Bank of India Pukuria, Maldah, West Bengal, 732204 |
| Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 732204 | Maldah | Ratua - II | Paranpur | District Malda, West Bengal Ground Floor, Kalitala, Paranpur, P.S. Pukhuria, Maldah, West Bengal, 732204 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 732204 | Maldah | Ratua - II | Paranpur | Malda Paranpur, Maldah, West Bengal, 732204 |
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 Maldah district.
Which state is Simla village in?
Simla village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Simla under?
Simla comes under Ratua - II 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 312472.
What is the population of Simla village?
The village record lists 854 people and 184 households for Simla.
How many households are in Simla village?
The village record lists 184 households for Simla.
What is the male and female population of Simla?
The record lists 438 male residents and 416 female residents for Simla.
What is the sex ratio of Simla village?
The sex ratio of Simla is 949.77 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Simla village?
The reported geographical area of Simla is 104.96 hectares.
What is the population density of Simla village?
The approximate population density of Simla is 813.64 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 English Bazar, about 28 km away.
How far is Simla from the district headquarters?
Simla is about 24 km from English Bazar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Simla from the sub-district headquarters?
Simla is about 10.8 km from Pukhuria, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Simla?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Simla.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Simla?
For Simla, reported agricultural commodities include Mango, net sown area is 88.51 hectares and irrigated land is 38.51 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Simla?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Simla. These records include 3 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.