Kurdeg Subdivision - Simdega District, Jharkhand
Kurdeg 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. Kurdeg is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Garpos, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 58.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 275 km², including 274.71 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kurdeg Subdivision
Kurdeg Subdivision has a total of 25 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 | Bangaon | Rural | Chadrimunda |
| 2 | Barkibiura | Rural | Barkibuara |
| 3 | Charrimunda | Rural | Chadrimunda |
| 4 | Chhatakahu | Rural | Kurdeg |
| 5 | Chhotkibiura | Rural | Kurdeg |
| 6 | Daridih | Rural | Kutamakachchhar |
| 7 | Dhorhi | Rural | Gariyajor |
| 8 | Dumardih | Rural | Dumardih |
| 9 | Gariajor | Rural | Konjoba |
| 10 | Gatadih | Rural | Dumardih |
| 11 | Hethma | Rural | Hethma |
| 12 | Jhirkamunda | Rural | Kurdeg |
| 13 | Jhunka Chhapar | Rural | Gariyajor |
| 14 | Kasdega | Rural | Dumardih |
| 15 | Khalijor | Rural | Kurdeg |
| 16 | Khinda | Rural | Khinda |
| 17 | Kokrachhera | Rural | Kutamakachchhar |
| 18 | Kurdeg | Rural | Kurdeg |
| 19 | Kutmakachchar | Rural | Kutamakachchhar |
| 20 | Labdera | Rural | Barkibuara |
| 21 | Litimara | Rural | Dumardih |
| 22 | Parkala | Rural | Khinda |
| 23 | Patrapali | Rural | Kutamakachchhar |
| 24 | Rengarbahar | Rural | Chadrimunda |
| 25 | Sarpmunda | Rural | Kurdeg |
Population of Kurdeg Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Kurdeg Subdivision has a total population of 47,984 people, consisting of 23,881 males and 24,103 females. There are 9,847 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 175 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,984 | 47,984 | 0 |
| Male Population | 23,881 | 23,881 | 0 |
| Female Population | 24,103 | 24,103 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,847 | 9,847 | 0 |
| Population Density | 175 / km² | 175 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 27,484 literate people and 7,281 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,201 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 34,707 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) | 7,281 | 7,281 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 27,484 | 27,484 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,500 | 20,500 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,201 | 3,201 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 34,707 | 34,707 | 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.