Bansjor Subdivision - Simdega, Jharkhand
Bansjor 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. Bansjor is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Biramitrapur, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 258 km², including 257.53 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 984 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bansjor Subdivision
Bansjor Subdivision has a total of 19 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 | Bansjor | Rural | Bansjor |
| 2 | Bardega | Rural | Bansjor |
| 3 | Bendochuan | Rural | Kombakera |
| 4 | Bhanwarchaba | Rural | Kombakera |
| 5 | Bhukumunda | Rural | Targa |
| 6 | Bongera | Rural | Kombakera |
| 7 | Dongapani | Rural | Bansjor |
| 8 | Ginikera | Rural | Urtey |
| 9 | Junadih | Rural | Kombakera |
| 10 | Kachhupani | Rural | Urtey |
| 11 | Kombakera | Rural | Kombakera |
| 12 | Kulamara | Rural | Targa |
| 13 | Kurkura | Rural | Targa |
| 14 | Patrapali | Rural | Targa |
| 15 | Robga | Rural | Kombakera |
| 16 | Sakambahar | Rural | Targa |
| 17 | Siharjor | Rural | Targa |
| 18 | Targa | Rural | Targa |
| 19 | Urte | Rural | Urtey |
Population of Bansjor Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bansjor Subdivision has a total population of 25,519 people, consisting of 12,856 males and 12,663 females. There are 4,981 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 99 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,519 | 25,519 | 0 |
| Male Population | 12,856 | 12,856 | 0 |
| Female Population | 12,663 | 12,663 | 0 |
| Total Households | 4,981 | 4,981 | 0 |
| Population Density | 99 / km² | 99 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 13,334 literate people and 3,827 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 886 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 21,840 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) | 3,827 | 3,827 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 13,334 | 13,334 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,185 | 12,185 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 886 | 886 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 21,840 | 21,840 | 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.