Bano Subdivision - Simdega, Jharkhand
Bano is an administrative subdivision in the Simdega district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bano is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bano, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 534 km², including 533.67 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1018 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bano Subdivision
Bano Subdivision has a total of 93 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 | Bamulda | Rural | Pabura |
| 2 | Bandu | Rural | Simhatu |
| 3 | Banki | Rural | Banki |
| 4 | Bano | Rural | Bano |
| 5 | Barbera | Rural | Soy |
| 6 | Barerpa | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 7 | Barkaduil | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 8 | Barumda | Rural | Kanarowan |
| 9 | Bera Erge | Rural | Beraergi |
| 10 | Beroseta | Rural | Simhatu |
| 11 | Bingora | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 12 | Binjamarcha | Rural | Beraergi |
| 13 | Bintuka | Rural | Bintuka |
| 14 | Birta | Rural | Konsodey |
| 15 | Biruli | Rural | Raikera |
| 16 | Bujga | Rural | Konsodey |
| 17 | Buru Erge | Rural | Beraergi |
| 18 | Buruhonjer | Rural | Ukouli |
| 19 | Chaklabasa | Rural | Ukouli |
| 20 | Chandsay | Rural | Genmer |
| 21 | Chatuora | Rural | Pabura |
| 22 | Chhotkaduil | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 23 | Chhotketunga | Rural | Konsodey |
| 24 | Chodordah | Rural | Pabura |
| 25 | Chorbandu | Rural | Ukouli |
| 26 | Dumbariya | Rural | Dumariya |
| 27 | Ela | Rural | Soy |
| 28 | Garra | Rural | Sahubera |
| 29 | Genmer | Rural | Genmer |
| 30 | Gerda | Rural | Genmer |
| 31 | Hatinghore | Rural | Sahubera |
| 32 | Hatnahdah | Rural | Sahubera |
| 33 | Hurda | Rural | Jamtai |
| 34 | Hurpi | Rural | Sahubera |
| 35 | Jaldega | Rural | Konsodey |
| 36 | Jamang | Rural | Pabura |
| 37 | Jamtai | Rural | Jamtai |
| 38 | Jamtoli | Rural | Simhatu |
| 39 | Jamur Soiya | Rural | Bintuka |
| 40 | Jarakel | Rural | Kanarowan |
| 41 | Jorobari | Rural | Jamtai |
| 42 | Jorponda | Rural | Jamtai |
| 43 | Kanta | Rural | Raikera |
| 44 | Karkata | Rural | Bintuka |
| 45 | Kauwajor | Rural | Soy |
| 46 | Kebetang | Rural | Bintuka |
| 47 | Kenduda | Rural | Pabura |
| 48 | Kenwgutu | Rural | Jamtai |
| 49 | Ketka | Rural | Simhatu |
| 50 | Khijurbahar | Rural | Genmer |
| 51 | Kohipat | Rural | Jamtai |
| 52 | Konap | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 53 | Konaroa | Rural | Banki |
| 54 | Konaroia | Rural | Kanarowan |
| 55 | Konsode | Rural | Konsodey |
| 56 | Kudrung | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 57 | Kuruchdega | Rural | Konsodey |
| 58 | Kusum | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 59 | Lamgarh | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 60 | Latakel | Rural | Sahubera |
| 61 | Loasokra | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 62 | Mahabuang | Rural | Soy |
| 63 | Marani | Rural | Raikera |
| 64 | Marikel | Rural | Dumariya |
| 65 | Mayamsor | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 66 | Nawagaon | Rural | Badkaduel |
| 67 | Nimtur | Rural | Pabura |
| 68 | Olhan | Rural | Beraergi |
| 69 | Pabura | Rural | Pabura |
| 70 | Pangur | Rural | Bintuka |
| 71 | Paro | Rural | Banki |
| 72 | Pohshar | Rural | Sahubera |
| 73 | Rabai | Rural | Beraergi |
| 74 | Raikera | Rural | Raikera |
| 75 | Ramjol | Rural | Banki |
| 76 | Samdega | Rural | Bano |
| 77 | Saubera | Rural | Sahubera |
| 78 | Semhatu | Rural | Simhatu |
| 79 | Sijang | Rural | Soy |
| 80 | Sikorda | Rural | Ukouli |
| 81 | Sikrom | Rural | Bintuka |
| 82 | Soe | Rural | Soy |
| 83 | Sora | Rural | Ukouli |
| 84 | Sotasoya | Rural | Dumariya |
| 85 | Sumuibera | Rural | Beraergi |
| 86 | Sutriuli | Rural | Beraergi |
| 87 | Tembro | Rural | Raikera |
| 88 | Tinsogra | Rural | Soy |
| 89 | Toneya | Rural | Genmer |
| 90 | Turuyu | Rural | Bintuka |
| 91 | Ukauli | Rural | Ukouli |
| 92 | Unikel | Rural | Soy |
| 93 | Urmu | Rural | Dumariya |
Population of Bano Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bano Subdivision has a total population of 80,462 people, consisting of 39,855 males and 40,607 females. There are 16,236 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 151 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80,462 | 80,462 | 0 |
| Male Population | 39,855 | 39,855 | 0 |
| Female Population | 40,607 | 40,607 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,236 | 16,236 | 0 |
| Population Density | 151 / km² | 151 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 42,551 literate people and 13,376 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,023 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 50,816 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) | 13,376 | 13,376 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 42,551 | 42,551 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,911 | 37,911 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,023 | 6,023 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 50,816 | 50,816 | 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.