Shimurali

History and Geography

Shimurali is one of the most culturally diverse place. In the past, it was best known for its river port which was under British port trust, Calcutta Port Trust Corporation(C.P.T.). Urban side of this place is mostly found around the railway station area, and less crowded side is far way from Shimurali Railway Station. Shimurali is also well known for farming. Several types of crops, paddies and vegetables are available in the retail market at very low cost.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census at Shimurali. Total 2 panchyates in Chanduria and Simurali are Census town 2011. The total population in simurali is 30.193 as per the survey of census during 2011 by Indian Government.While the shimurali population is 30.193, there are 16.678males and 13.515 females .Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 401 which is 7.98% of total population of Shimurali (CT). In Shimurali Census Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 1004 against state average of 950. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Shimurali is around 1111 compared to West Bengal state average of 956. Literacy rate of Shimurali city is 91.50% higher than state average of 76.26%. In Shimurali, Male literacy is around 94.57% while female literacy rate is 88.43%.

Education

It is known for the B.ED.' (Bachelor of Education) college that is Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education. There are many govt. primary schools as well as private English medium schools. There are three 10+2 schools for both co-ed and individual for boys and girls, they are as follows:-

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Religion

Mostly Bengali Hindus and Muslims live here. Christians are very less in numbers. This place is very peaceful and harmonic and better than many other places in the state and the country. There is a beautiful Baishnab Matha and a Kali Mandir(temple) to visit.

Culture

Mostly Bengali Hindu cultures are widely celebrated here.Durgapuja and Kali puja. Eid are mostly celebrated. It is famous for 150 year old burimatala durga puja.Peoples from near and far come here in Ashtami Puja to offer prayers to the sacred devi.

Banks

It has several bank branch offices like United Bank Of India, State Bank Of India, Central Bank of India,Allahabad bank etc. also there are many ATM cash counters available of Axis Bank, UBI Bank, State Bank,ICICI Bank UCO Bank.

Market

Shimurali has two major markets. Both of them are mostly retail markets. One is at the west side of the 47/T railway gate (up) and another one is at the south part of the railway platform (down). Both of them are retail markets, famous for fish & paan (also called betel leaf). These retail markets start treading from early in the morning. Markets stay closed on every Tuesday(2nd one) and every Thursday(1st one).

Transport

Railway is the largest transport system available here which connects the place with rest of the state and the country. National highway no. 34 also connects the town to Kolkata to Punjab.There are other transport systems available too like Auto, Bus, rickshaw, bicycle etc. Most of the people have their own vehicles, mostly bikes, and cars too.

Telecommunication

BSNL regional branch office is situated here, which provides easier tele connection, people have Land Line with Broad Band Connection in their houses. Apart from that mobile is the most useful tool for the common people. There are also smart phones and tablet (lesser) users. Private companies like Airtel, Aircel Vodafone India Idea Cellular Reliance Tata Docomo etc. dominate the mobile world. 3G coverage is fully available here,Reliance 3G & Vodafone 3G,airtel 3g.idea 3g are available.also 4g available in Vodafone,airtel and reliance network, People here, are also active on social sites like facebook twitter whats app viber