Bolba Subdivision - Simdega District, Jharkhand
Bolba 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. Bolba is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 293 km², including 292.95 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1022 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bolba Subdivision
Bolba Subdivision has a total of 26 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 | Alingburu | Rural | Samsera |
| 2 | Auga | Rural | Pidiyanponchh |
| 3 | Baleyajor | Rural | Kadopani |
| 4 | Behrainbasu | Rural | Behrinbasa |
| 5 | Belkuba | Rural | Pidiyanponchh |
| 6 | Bolba | Rural | Samsera |
| 7 | Gatigorha | Rural | Kadopani |
| 8 | Jettubandh | Rural | Malsara |
| 9 | Kachhupani | Rural | Malsara |
| 10 | Kadopani | Rural | Kadopani |
| 11 | Kasira | Rural | Kadopani |
| 12 | Khandanisan | Rural | Malsara |
| 13 | Kiresera | Rural | Kadopani |
| 14 | Kundurmunda | Rural | Behrinbasa |
| 15 | Letabera | Rural | Malsara |
| 16 | Machhkatta | Rural | Malsara |
| 17 | Malsara | Rural | Malsara |
| 18 | Naktikachhar | Rural | Behrinbasa |
| 19 | Pakairbahar | Rural | Samsera |
| 20 | Palemunda | Rural | Behrinbasa |
| 21 | Piriyaponch | Rural | Pidiyanponchh |
| 22 | Rengarbahar | Rural | Pidiyanponchh |
| 23 | Samsera | Rural | Samsera |
| 24 | Saraslongri | Rural | Samsera |
| 25 | Suadonger | Rural | Malsara |
| 26 | Talmanga | Rural | Pidiyanponchh |
Population of Bolba Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Bolba Subdivision has a total population of 30,786 people, consisting of 15,223 males and 15,563 females. There are 6,182 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 105 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,786 | 30,786 | 0 |
| Male Population | 15,223 | 15,223 | 0 |
| Female Population | 15,563 | 15,563 | 0 |
| Total Households | 6,182 | 6,182 | 0 |
| Population Density | 105 / km² | 105 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 16,422 literate people and 4,827 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,109 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 22,433 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,827 | 4,827 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 16,422 | 16,422 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,364 | 14,364 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,109 | 2,109 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 22,433 | 22,433 | 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.