Kersai Subdivision - Simdega, Jharkhand
Kersai is an administrative subdivision in the Simdega district of Jharkhand, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the subdivision was 253 km², including 252.89 km² of rural area and 0.00 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 1003 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kersai Subdivision
Kersai Subdivision has a total of 21 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 | Baghdega | Rural | Baghdega |
| 2 | Basen | Rural | Basen |
| 3 | Betma | Rural | Kinkel |
| 4 | Ghujhariya | Rural | Basen |
| 5 | Gorairjor | Rural | Gariyajor |
| 6 | Karaigura | Rural | Kinkel |
| 7 | Karamtoli | Rural | Kersai |
| 8 | Karamtoli Alias Mahuatoli | Rural | Kersai |
| 9 | Karangaguri | Rural | Basen |
| 10 | Karrajharia | Rural | Baghdega |
| 11 | Karuarjor | Rural | Basen |
| 12 | Kersai | Rural | Kersai |
| 13 | Kinkel | Rural | Kinkel |
| 14 | Konaskeli | Rural | Baghdega |
| 15 | Konjoba | Rural | Konjoba |
| 16 | Korkotjor | Rural | Konjoba |
| 17 | Kusumdegi | Rural | Baghdega |
| 18 | Paharsara | Rural | Baghdega |
| 19 | Pakartoli | Rural | Konjoba |
| 20 | Raibera | Rural | Baghdega |
| 21 | Tainser | Rural | Tainser(West Part) |
Population of Kersai Subdivision
According to the 2011 Census, Kersai Subdivision had a total population of 39,218 people living in 7,580 households. The population comprised 19,582 males and 19,636 females, with an average population density of 155 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,218 | 39,218 | 0 |
| Male Population | 19,582 | 19,582 | 0 |
| Female Population | 19,636 | 19,636 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,580 | 7,580 | 0 |
| Population Density | 155 / km² | 155 / km² | 0 / km² |
Kersai Subdivision had 22,397 literate people and 6,185 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 2,014 and 31,505 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,185 | 6,185 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 22,397 | 22,397 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,821 | 16,821 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,014 | 2,014 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 31,505 | 31,505 | 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.