Simdega Subdivision - Jharkhand
Simdega 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. Simdega 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 73.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 546 km², including 509.65 km² rural area and 36.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 984 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Simdega Subdivision
Simdega Subdivision has a total of 61 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 | Akura | Rural | Biru |
| 2 | Arani | Rural | Arani |
| 3 | Baghlata | Rural | Garja |
| 4 | Banabira | Rural | Tainsera |
| 5 | Bangru | Rural | Bangru |
| 6 | Bara Barpani | Rural | Bada Barpani |
| 7 | Barkatangar | Rural | Arani |
| 8 | Barkichhapar | Rural | Pithra |
| 9 | Belgarh | Rural | Jokbahar |
| 10 | Belkarcha | Rural | Arani |
| 11 | Bendojor | Rural | Kochedega |
| 12 | Bhanwarpani | Rural | Bada Barpani |
| 13 | Bherikudar | Rural | Bangru |
| 14 | Bindhantoli | Rural | Arani |
| 15 | Birkera | Rural | Arani |
| 16 | Birkera | Rural | Kochedega |
| 17 | Biru | Rural | Biru |
| 18 | Chhotabarpani | Rural | Bada Barpani |
| 19 | Chiksura | Rural | Tamra |
| 20 | Danrgurda | Rural | Tamra |
| 21 | Dhengurjore Alias Chiarikani | Rural | Tainsera |
| 22 | Dumardih | Rural | Kairbera |
| 23 | Garja | Rural | Garja |
| 24 | Ghosra | Rural | Bada Barpani |
| 25 | Gulda | Rural | Pithra |
| 26 | Hathabhanri | Rural | Kullukera |
| 27 | Jamadohar | Rural | Garja |
| 28 | Jamunakhar | Rural | Pithra |
| 29 | Japkakona | Rural | Biru |
| 30 | Jokari | Rural | Arani |
| 31 | Jokbahar | Rural | Jokbahar |
| 32 | Kamtara | Rural | Tamra |
| 33 | Kasaidohar | Rural | Garja |
| 34 | Katukona | Rural | Garja |
| 35 | Kharwagarha | Rural | Garja |
| 36 | Khutitoli | Rural | Bangru |
| 37 | Kindardega | Rural | Kullukera |
| 38 | Kochedega | Rural | Kochedega |
| 39 | Koleyadamar | Rural | Bada Barpani |
| 40 | Konsera | Rural | Tamra |
| 41 | Kulukera | Rural | Kullukera |
| 42 | Kurrung (Kudrung) | Rural | Bada Barpani |
| 43 | Madhuban | Rural | Bangru |
| 44 | Meromloya | Rural | Pithra |
| 45 | Muriya | Rural | Jokbahar |
| 46 | Nawatoli | Rural | Arani |
| 47 | Pharsabera | Rural | Bangru |
| 48 | Phulwartangar | Rural | Arani |
| 49 | Pindatangar | Rural | Arani |
| 50 | Pithra | Rural | Pithra |
| 51 | Rigri | Rural | Pithra |
| 52 | Sansewai | Rural | Sewai |
| 53 | Semarbera | Rural | Pithra |
| 54 | Sewai | Rural | Sewai |
| 55 | Tabhadih | Rural | Tamra |
| 56 | Tainsera | Rural | Tainsera |
| 57 | Tamra | Rural | Tamra |
| 58 | Tholkobera | Rural | Jokbahar |
| 59 | Tilma (Tilga) | Rural | Garja |
| 60 | Tirra | Rural | Garja |
| 61 | Tumdegi | Rural | Pithra |
Population of Simdega Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Simdega Subdivision has a total population of 1,15,075 people, consisting of 57,977 males and 57,098 females. There are 22,177 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 211 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,15,075 | 72,131 | 42,944 |
| Male Population | 57,977 | 36,093 | 21,884 |
| Female Population | 57,098 | 36,038 | 21,060 |
| Total Households | 22,177 | 13,925 | 8,252 |
| Population Density | 211 / km² | 142 / km² | 1,193 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 73,381 literate people and 16,669 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,249 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 69,162 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) | 16,669 | 11,248 | 5,421 |
| Literate Population | 73,381 | 41,314 | 32,067 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,694 | 30,817 | 10,877 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,249 | 8,326 | 1,923 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 69,162 | 49,242 | 19,920 |
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.