Shimurali

Shimurali C.P.T.

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.

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 16.67 8males 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%.

B. Ed. college Shimurali

It is known for the B.ED. (Bachelor of Education) college that is Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education (Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education)[2][3] under the University of Kalyani.There are many govt. primary schools as well as private English medium schools. Some Bengali medium schools are :

• Rautari High School For Boys (HS. Estd-1964)
• Rautari High School For Girls (HS)
• Shikarpur Vivekananda High School (HS)(ESTD-1967)
• Shikarpur Vivekananda High School for Girls (H.S.)
• Shimurali Upendra Bidyabhaban for Boys (HS. Estd-1946),
• Shimurali Upendra Bidyabhaban for Girls (HS)

Nityananda Math

Mostly Bengali Hindus and Muslims live here. Christians are less in number. There is a Baishnab Matha and a Kali Mandir (temple) in Shimurali.

Burimatala temple

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.

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.

Shimurali Bazar

Simurali railway station is situated in Sealdah main line under the Sealdah railway division. National highway no. 34 also connects this village to Kolkata. There are other transport systems available too like Auto, Bus, rickshaw, bicycle etc.