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) |
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1 | Bano | 534 | 80,462 |
2 | Bansjor | 258 | 25,519 |
3 | Bolba | 293 | 30,786 |
4 | Jaldega | 340 | 64,286 |
5 | Kersai | 253 | 39,218 |
6 | Kolebira | 439 | 71,283 |
7 | Kurdeg | 275 | 47,984 |
8 | Pakar Tanr | 227 | 37,507 |
9 | Simdega | 546 | 1,15,075 |
10 | Thethaitangar | 611 | 87,458 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |