Simakanali is an inhabited village in Puncha Block of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331091, the Census 2011 record lists 829 people in 176 households and the reported area is 123.3 hectares. The local references include Puncha CD Block and the nearest town reference is Puruliya at about 61 km.
In short:
Simakanali is a village in Puncha Block, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 331091 and 829 people in 176 households.
Village Code331091
Population829
Households176
Area123.3 hectares
Nearest TownPuruliya
Detailed village profile
Simakanali at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 829 people, 123.3 hectares of reported area and Puruliya as the nearest town reference for Simakanali, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Simakanali falls under Puncha Block in Puruliya district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 331091.
The record lists 829 people living in 176 households.
The reported village area is 123.3 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Puruliya.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Simakanali
Census Village Code
331091
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Puruliya
District Census Code
340
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Puncha
Sub-district Census Code
02388
CD Block
Puncha
Households
176
Population
829
Male Population
425
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
950.59
Area
123.3 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Nearest Town Distance
61 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
723151
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 Density672.34 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.71 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share16.16%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Simakanali in the official administrative record. Census village code 331091 and Puncha CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
340
Sub-district Census Code
02388
Village Census Code
331091
CD Block Code
0235
CD Block Name
Puncha
Location and Distance
Puruliya is the nearest town listed for Simakanali, about 61 km away. Purulia is listed as the district headquarters at about 55.6 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Puncha
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
11.4 km
District Headquarter
Purulia
Distance from District Headquarter
55.6 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
61 km
Nearest Town
Puruliya
Distance from Nearest Town
61 km
Total Geographical Area
123.3 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 829 people in 176 households, with 425 male residents and 404 female residents. The average household size is 4.71, and SC share is 7% and ST share is 16.16% for Simakanali. Population density works out to about 672.34 people per sq km.
Total Households
176
Total Population
829
Male Population
425
Female Population
404
Sex Ratio
950.59
Average Household Size
4.71
SC Population
58
SC Male Population
34
SC Female Population
24
SC Population Share
7
ST Population
134
ST Male Population
61
ST Female Population
73
ST Population Share
16.16
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Simakanali list 1 government primary school, 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
1
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
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Simakanali 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 All Year
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
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
73.92 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Simakanali include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Simakanali include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
Community Centre
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Simakanali is reported as 21 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
21 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
21 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Simakanali show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Bhutta, net sown area is 32.38 hectares and irrigated land is 32.38 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Bhutta
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
17.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
32.38
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
32.38
Waterfall Area In Hectares
9.38 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
23 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
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.
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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
More than 10 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 Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Punjab National Bank
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Punjab National Bank
ATM
723151
Puruliya
Puncha
Puncha
Purulia Puncha, Sadar South Sub-Division, Puruliya, West Bengal, 723151
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 Simakanali village located?
Simakanali is in Puncha Block of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Simakanali village in?
Simakanali village is in Puruliya district.
Which state is Simakanali village in?
Simakanali village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Simakanali under?
Simakanali comes under Puncha Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Simakanali?
The Census village code of Simakanali is 331091.
What is the population of Simakanali village?
The village record lists 829 people and 176 households for Simakanali.
How many households are in Simakanali village?
The village record lists 176 households for Simakanali.
What is the male and female population of Simakanali?
The record lists 425 male residents and 404 female residents for Simakanali.
What is the sex ratio of Simakanali village?
The sex ratio of Simakanali is 950.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Simakanali village?
The reported geographical area of Simakanali is 123.3 hectares.
What is the population density of Simakanali village?
The approximate population density of Simakanali is 672.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Simakanali?
The nearest town listed for Simakanali is Puruliya, about 61 km away.
How far is Simakanali from the district headquarters?
Simakanali is about 55.6 km from Purulia, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Simakanali from the sub-district headquarters?
Simakanali is about 11.4 km from Puncha, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Simakanali?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Simakanali.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Simakanali?
For Simakanali, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Bhutta, net sown area is 32.38 hectares and irrigated land is 32.38 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Simakanali?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Simakanali. These records include 1 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 Simakanali.
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.