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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Simdega

सिमडेगा
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Area · — km²
Population · 5,99,578
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Simdega — district of Jharkhand

Simdega is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Simdega

Agriculture, forest resources, and tribal culture in central Jharkhand.

District HQ
Simdega
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Then & Now

Simdega district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
5,56,634
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Population · 2026
6,53,233
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,10,036
Census 2011 baseline
+15.2%
Households · 2026
1,26,776
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 450 villages

Simdega district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
2,78,425Census 2011
Female population
2,78,209Census 2011
Sex ratio
999 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,10,036Census 2011
SC population
42,751Census 2011
ST population
4,04,487Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
6,53,233+17.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
1,26,776RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
2,75,254Census 2011
Cultivators
94,867Census 2011
Agri labourers
28,685Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Simdega district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

49 places mapped
Coverage
11 of 450 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 21
  • Railway· 15
  • PHC· 4
  • Fuel· 3
  • School· 1
  • College· 1
  • Temple· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Shop· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Simdega district.

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All 10 mandals of Simdega

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450 villages · 94 GPs
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Top villages in Simdega

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Simdega

How many mandals and villages are in Simdega district?

Simdega district has 10 mandals and 450 revenue villages across 94 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Simdega district?

The district headquarters of Simdega is —.

What is the pincode of Simdega district?

Simdega district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Simdega may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Simdega fall under?

Simdega district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Simdega district?

Simdega district had a population of 5,99,578 per the 2011 Census, across 450 villages.

When was Simdega district formed?

Simdega district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Simdega district?

Major rivers in Simdega district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Simdega

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