Simdega

Simdega is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Simdega is 3,774 km² including 3,738.00 km² rural area and 36.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Simdega has a population of 5,99,578 peoples, out of which urban population is 42,944 while rural population is 5,56,634. Simdega has a sex ratio of approximately 996 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 158.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,18,288 houses in the district, including 8,252 urban houses and 1,10,036 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 449 villages in simdega district.

The Simdega district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Thethaitangar is the largest subdivision in simdega district covering area of 611.22 km² while Pakar Tanr is the smallest subdivision in simdega district covering area of 226.71 km². Simdega is the most populous whereas Bansjor is the least populous subdivision in simdega district. There are 10 subdivisions in Simdega district. Here is the list of all Simdega Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Simdega District

#Subdivision (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Bano53480,462
2Bansjor25825,519
3Bolba29330,786
4Jaldega34064,286
5Kersai25339,218
6Kolebira43971,283
7Kurdeg27547,984
8Pakar Tanr22737,507
9Simdega5461,15,075
10Thethaitangar61187,458

Population of Simdega District

The population of Simdega offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Simdega, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 5,99,578 5,56,634 42,944
Total Male Population 3,00,309 2,78,425 21,884
Total Female Population 2,99,269 2,78,209 21,060
Child Population (Age 0–6) 94,414 88,993 5,421
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 47,962 45,218 2,744
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 46,452 43,775 2,677
Literate Population 3,43,483 3,11,416 32,067
Literate Male Population 1,91,991 1,74,914 17,077
Literate Female Population 1,51,492 1,36,502 14,990
Illiterate Population 2,56,095 2,45,218 10,877
Illiterate Male Population 1,08,318 1,03,511 4,807
Illiterate Female Population 1,47,777 1,41,707 6,070
Households 1,18,288 1,10,036 8,252

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Simdega. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 44,674 42,751 1,923
SC Male Population 22,150 21,196 954
SC Female Population 22,524 21,555 969
Total ST Population 4,24,407 4,04,487 19,920
ST Male Population 2,11,546 2,01,913 9,633
ST Female Population 2,12,861 2,02,574 10,287
Population Density 159 / km² 149 / km² 1,193 / km²