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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kersai 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 58.6 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 253 km², including 252.89 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1002 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
As per the Census 2011, Kersai Subdivision has a total population of 39,218 people, consisting of 19,582 males and 19,636 females. There are 7,580 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 155 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 22,397 literate people and 6,185 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,014 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 31,505 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) | 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.