Where is Simni village located?
Simni is in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Indian Village Directory
Simni Village
Simni is an inhabited village in Jhalda - II Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331413, the Census 2011 record lists 1,327 people in 273 households and the reported area is 531.09 hectares. The local references include Jhalda - II CD Block and the nearest town reference is Jhalda at about 15 km.
Village Code331413
Population1,327
Households273
Area531.09 hectares
Nearest TownJhalda
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Simni
- Census Village Code
- 331413
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- Puruliya
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jhalda - II
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- CD Block
- Jhalda - II
- Households
- 273
- Population
- 1,327
- Male Population
- 684
- Female Population
- 643
- Sex Ratio
- 940.06
- Area
- 531.09 hectares
- Area
- 5.31 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Nearest Town Distance
- 15 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 723213
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Simni at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,327 people, 531.09 hectares of reported area and Jhalda as the nearest town reference for Simni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Simni falls under Jhalda - II Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 331413.
- The record lists 1,327 people living in 273 households.
- The reported village area is 531.09 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Jhalda.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density249.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.86 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.12%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share84.4%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share11.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Simni in the official administrative record. Census village code 331413 and Jhalda - II CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 340
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02391
- Village Census Code
- 331413
- CD Block Code
- 0238
- CD Block Name
- Jhalda - II
Location and Distance
Jhalda is the nearest town listed for Simni, about 15 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 52.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jhalda
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Purulia
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 52.6 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 15 km
- Nearest Town
- Jhalda
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 15 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 531.09 hectares
- Area
- 5.31 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,327 people in 273 households, with 684 male residents and 643 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 9.12% and ST share is 84.4% for Simni. Population density works out to about 249.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 273
- Total Population
- 1,327
- Male Population
- 684
- Female Population
- 643
- Sex Ratio
- 940.06
- Average Household Size
- 4.86
- SC Population
- 121
- SC Male Population
- 65
- SC Female Population
- 56
- SC Population Share
- 9.12
- ST Population
- 1,120
- ST Male Population
- 577
- ST Female Population
- 543
- ST Population Share
- 84.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Simni 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 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Simni include 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 34.4 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 6.13 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Simni include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Simni 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
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Simni is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Simni show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 207 hectares and irrigated land is 24.55 hectares (11.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Biri
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 289.69
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 207.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 182.45 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 24.55
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 18.42 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Simni village in?
Simni village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Simni village in?
Simni village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Simni under?
Simni comes under Jhalda - II Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Simni?
The Census village code of Simni is 331413.
What is the population of Simni village?
The village record lists 1,327 people and 273 households for Simni.
How many households are in Simni village?
The village record lists 273 households for Simni.
What is the male and female population of Simni?
The record lists 684 male residents and 643 female residents for Simni.
What is the sex ratio of Simni village?
The sex ratio of Simni is 940.06 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Simni village?
The reported geographical area of Simni is 531.09 hectares.
What is the population density of Simni village?
The approximate population density of Simni is 249.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Simni?
The nearest town listed for Simni is Jhalda, about 15 km away.
How far is Simni from the district headquarters?
Simni is about 52.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Simni from the sub-district headquarters?
Simni is about 20 km from Jhalda, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Simni?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Simni.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Simni?
For Simni, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Biri, net sown area is 207 hectares and irrigated land is 24.55 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Simni.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Simni.