Simaria Subdivision - Chatra, Jharkhand
Simaria is an administrative subdivision in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Simaria is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Kole, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 546 km², including 545.87 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Simaria Subdivision
Simaria Subdivision has a total of 100 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amgawan | Rural | Edla |
| 2 | Amgawan | Rural | Piri |
| 3 | Angara | Rural | Chope |
| 4 | Ara-Atu | Rural | Sabano |
| 5 | Arsel | Rural | Jirwa Khurd |
| 6 | Bagra | Rural | Bagra |
| 7 | Bakchoma | Rural | Dadi |
| 8 | Bakhtaur Khap Alias Kodwari | Rural | Sabano |
| 9 | Banasandi | Rural | Banasadi |
| 10 | Banhe | Rural | Banhe |
| 11 | Banji | Rural | Piri |
| 12 | Bara | Rural | Sabano |
| 13 | Bara | Rural | Hurnali |
| 14 | Bargaon | Rural | Chope |
| 15 | Basaria | Rural | Hurnali |
| 16 | Belgara | Rural | Serendag |
| 17 | Bendwa | Rural | Piri |
| 18 | Bes | Rural | Chope |
| 19 | Bhenpur | Rural | Chope |
| 20 | Birhu | Rural | Chope |
| 21 | Bongadag | Rural | Ichak |
| 22 | Chalki | Rural | Jangi |
| 23 | Chandram | Rural | Jangi |
| 24 | Chope | Rural | Chope |
| 25 | Dari | Rural | Dadi |
| 26 | Deoria | Rural | Hurnali |
| 27 | Dilho | Rural | Jangi |
| 28 | Dundua | Rural | Serendag |
| 29 | Edla | Rural | Edla |
| 30 | Eregara Alias Kasiadih | Rural | Jirwa Khurd |
| 31 | Goa Kalan | Rural | Sabano |
| 32 | Goa Khurd | Rural | Banhe |
| 33 | Gothai | Rural | Bagra |
| 34 | Gotia | Rural | Piri |
| 35 | Hahe | Rural | Piri |
| 36 | Hankarkhap | Rural | Jabra |
| 37 | Hanre | Rural | Hurnali |
| 38 | Haphua | Rural | Bagra |
| 39 | Hurmur | Rural | Hurnali |
| 40 | Hurnali | Rural | Hurnali |
| 41 | Ichak | Rural | Ichak |
| 42 | Ichak Kalan | Rural | Sabano |
| 43 | Ichak Khurd | Rural | Banasadi |
| 44 | Id | Rural | Ichak |
| 45 | Jabra | Rural | Jabra |
| 46 | Jangi | Rural | Jangi |
| 47 | Jarhi | Rural | Jangi |
| 48 | Jirua Khurd | Rural | Jirwa Khurd |
| 49 | Kadle | Rural | Pundra |
| 50 | Kaljirua Alias Lutidih | Rural | Bagra |
| 51 | Kasari | Rural | Kasari |
| 52 | Kasiatu | Rural | Kasari |
| 53 | Katia | Rural | Dadi |
| 54 | Kendu | Rural | Kasari |
| 55 | Khapia | Rural | Pagar |
| 56 | Kori | Rural | Jangi |
| 57 | Kurum | Rural | Ichak |
| 58 | Kurumdari | Rural | Jirwa Khurd |
| 59 | Kuthan | Rural | Bagra |
| 60 | Kuti | Rural | Banasadi |
| 61 | Kuti Rangania | Rural | Jabra |
| 62 | Lepo | Rural | Hurnali |
| 63 | Lipda | Rural | Banasadi |
| 64 | Lobga | Rural | Jangi |
| 65 | Losodag | Rural | Piri |
| 66 | Lupunga | Rural | Piri |
| 67 | Manatu | Rural | Hurnali |
| 68 | Marha | Rural | Hurnali |
| 69 | Murue | Rural | Pagar |
| 70 | Nawada | Rural | Jabra |
| 71 | Paehmoh | Rural | Hurnali |
| 72 | Pagar | Rural | Pagar |
| 73 | Paseri | Rural | Sabano |
| 74 | Pathak Khap | Rural | Serendag |
| 75 | Patna | Rural | Dadi |
| 76 | Piri | Rural | Piri |
| 77 | Pundra | Rural | Pundra |
| 78 | Rol | Rural | Banasadi |
| 79 | Sabona | Rural | Sabano |
| 80 | Salgi | Rural | Jirwa Khurd |
| 81 | Sandli | Rural | Jabra |
| 82 | Sarma | Rural | Pagar |
| 83 | Serandag | Rural | Serendag |
| 84 | Sikri | Rural | Pundra |
| 85 | Sila | Rural | Ichak |
| 86 | Simaria Kalan | Rural | Banhe |
| 87 | Simaria Khurd | Rural | Banhe |
| 88 | Siuria | Rural | Banasadi |
| 89 | Soha Alias Keota | Rural | Pagar |
| 90 | Sohar Kalan | Rural | Pagar |
| 91 | Sos | Rural | Piri |
| 92 | Talsa | Rural | Piri |
| 93 | Tapsa | Rural | Hurnali |
| 94 | Tatej | Rural | Bagra |
| 95 | Tibab | Rural | Chope |
| 96 | Torar | Rural | Chope |
| 97 | Tundag | Rural | Jirwa Khurd |
| 98 | Tutilwa | Rural | Pundra |
| 99 | Tutki | Rural | Piri |
| 100 | Urub | Rural | Hurnali |
Population of Simaria Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Simaria Subdivision has a total population of 1,07,871 people, consisting of 54,855 males and 53,016 females. There are 19,556 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 198 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,07,871 | 1,07,871 | 0 |
| Male Population | 54,855 | 54,855 | 0 |
| Female Population | 53,016 | 53,016 | 0 |
| Total Households | 19,556 | 19,556 | 0 |
| Population Density | 198 / km² | 198 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 56,262 literate people and 19,129 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 32,496 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,761 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,129 | 19,129 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 56,262 | 56,262 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 51,609 | 51,609 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 32,496 | 32,496 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,761 | 8,761 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.