★ Block of Simdega district ★

Simdega

District · Simdega
Rural population (2011) · 72,131
Pincode · 835223

Block at a glance

DistrictSimdega
StateJharkhand
Revenue villages61
Gram panchayats13
Rural households (2011)13,925
Pincode835223
LGD code2718
61
Villages
13
Gram panchayats
13,925
Rural households (2011)
72,131
Rural population (2011)
67.8%
Literacy
998
Sex ratio
1
Pincodes
By population

Largest villages in Simdega

  1. Sewai5,169
  2. Kochedega4,510
  3. Biru4,364
  4. Kulukera4,279
  5. Pithra3,992

Census 2011 population

Postal index

Pincodes in Simdega block

About the block

Simdega block

Simdega is a block of Simdega district, Jharkhand, with 61 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory and a rural population of 72,131 (Census 2011, sum of villages).

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All 61 villages of Simdega

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Gram panchayats of Simdega and their villages →

Neighbouring blocks of Simdega, by distance →

Compare Simdega's two largest villages, Sewai and Kochedega →

Rural population 72,131 (2011)
Sorted alphabetically
01 · LGD 376422

Akura

835223
228 pop43 households
02 · LGD 376429

Arani

835223
1,178 pop222 households
03 · LGD 376442

Baghlata

835223
288 pop54 households
04 · LGD 376398

Banabira

835223
1,874 pop361 households
05 · LGD 376438

Bangru

835223
1,762 pop375 households
06 · LGD 376450

Bara Barpani

835223
1,532 pop306 households
07 · LGD 376424

Barkatangar

835223
266 pop51 households
08 · LGD 376411

Barkichhapar

835223
348 pop64 households
09 · LGD 376452

Belgarh

835223
418 pop86 households
10 · LGD 376426

Belkarcha

835223
184 pop40 households
11 · LGD 376405

Bendojor

835223
1,124 pop207 households
12 · LGD 376432

Bhanwarpani

835223
801 pop155 households
13 · LGD 376423

Bherikudar

835223
1,259 pop244 households
14 · LGD 376425

Bindhantoli

835223
511 pop93 households
15 · LGD 376406

Birkera

835223
864 pop163 households
16 · LGD 376434

Birkera

835223
649 pop124 households
17 · LGD 376420

Biru

835223
4,364 pop934 households
18 · LGD 376433

Chhotabarpani

835223
78 pop19 households
19 · LGD 376417

Chiksura

835223
468 pop89 households
20 · LGD 376456

Danrgurda

835223
817 pop170 households
21 · LGD 376401

Dhengurjore Alias chiarikani

835223
1,074 pop203 households
22 · LGD 376399

Dumardih

835223
594 pop125 households
23 · LGD 376443

Garja

835223
2,514 pop457 households
24 · LGD 376437

Ghosra

835223
388 pop87 households
25 · LGD 376409

Gulda

835223
612 pop104 households
26 · LGD 376396

Hathabhanri

835223
1,102 pop210 households
27 · LGD 376447

Jamadohar

835223
523 pop98 households
28 · LGD 376412

Jamunakhar

835223
849 pop150 households
29 · LGD 376402

Japkakona

835223
1,157 pop266 households
30 · LGD 376428

Jokari

835223
120 pop23 households
31 · LGD 376453

Jokbahar

835223
2,293 pop487 households
32 · LGD 376421

Kamtara

835223
757 pop144 households
33 · LGD 376445

Kasaidohar

835223
554 pop98 households
34 · LGD 376448

Katukona

835223
804 pop147 households
35 · LGD 376444

Kharwagarha

835223
542 pop106 households
36 · LGD 376440

Khutitoli

835223
1,775 pop354 households
37 · LGD 376400

Kindardega

835223
685 pop134 households
38 · LGD 376416

Kochedega

835223
4,510 pop839 households
39 · LGD 376436

Koleyadamar

835223
115 pop24 households
40 · LGD 376455

Konsera

835223
264 pop56 households
41 · LGD 376397

Kulukera

835223
4,279 pop853 households
42 · LGD 376431

Kurrung (Kudrung)

835223
1,440 pop264 households
43 · LGD 376441

Madhuban

835223
459 pop97 households
44 · LGD 376410

Meromloya

835223
595 pop107 households
45 · LGD 376454

Muriya

835223
1,496 pop283 households
46 · LGD 376430

Nawatoli

835223
359 pop74 households
47 · LGD 376439

Pharsabera

835223
912 pop167 households
48 · LGD 376427

Phulwartangar

835223
1,155 pop226 households
49 · LGD 376435

Pindatangar

835223
398 pop80 households
50 · LGD 376415

Pithra

835223
3,992 pop723 households
51 · LGD 376408

Rigri

835223
1,012 pop202 households
52 · LGD 376407

Sansewai

835223
1,867 pop324 households
53 · LGD 376414

Semarbera

835223
204 pop26 households
54 · LGD 376404

Sewai

835223
5,169 pop943 households
55 · LGD 376418

Tabhadih

835223
1,415 pop319 households
56 · LGD 376403

Tainsera

835223
1,854 pop345 households
57 · LGD 376419

Tamra

835223
2,709 pop535 households
58 · LGD 376451

Tholkobera

835223
440 pop90 households
59 · LGD 376446

Tilma (Tilga)

835223
645 pop112 households
60 · LGD 376449

Tirra

835223
846 pop146 households
61 · LGD 376413

Tumdegi

835223
640 pop97 households
On the map

Villages of Simdega

7 of 61 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.

Map of villages in Simdega

Census 2011 · block aggregates · 61 villages

Simdega block by the numbers

Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.

Census 2011

Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.

Population
72,131 Census 2011
Male population
36,093 Census 2011
Female population
36,038 Census 2011
Households
13,925 Census 2011
Villages counted
61 Census 2011

Derived from the Census counts

Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.

Sex ratio
998 females per 1,000 males
Household size
5.2 persons per household
Literacy rate
67.9% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Elections

Constituencies covering Simdega

Based on the 61 of 61 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.

Lok Sabha
Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)

Mandi prices near Simdega

No market in Simdega district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Bonai APMC, Panposh APMC, Sargipali APMC, Sundaragada district — about 57 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Banana - GreenBonai APMC1,0101,2201,12422 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger)Panposh APMC4,0005,0004,50022 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · BhindiSargipali APMC2,4003,0002,50022 Oct 2026
Bhindi(Ladies Finger)Bonai APMC1,0051,2101,11522 Oct 2026
Bottle gourd · Bottle GourdPanposh APMC2,0003,0002,40022 Oct 2026
Bottle gourdBonai APMC2,2152,5202,34522 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalSargipali APMC2,4003,0002,50022 Oct 2026
BrinjalBonai APMC74092084522 Oct 2026
Brinjal · BrinjalPanposh APMC4,0005,0004,50022 Oct 2026
Cucumbar(Kheera)Bonai APMC3,3203,5203,41522 Oct 2026
Green ChilliSargipali APMC5,5006,0005,80022 Oct 2026
OnionSargipali APMC4,5005,0004,80022 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Simdega's shops.

News near Simdega

Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.

Elsewhere in Jharkhand

All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.

Government jobs near Simdega

Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Simdega block

Which district is Simdega block in?

Simdega is a block of Simdega district in Jharkhand.

How many villages are there in Simdega block?

61 revenue villages are listed under Simdega block in the Local Government Directory (LGD).

What is the population of Simdega block?

The villages of Simdega block had a combined population of 72,131 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).

What is the pincode of Simdega block?

Villages in Simdega block use the pincode 835223.

What is the LGD code of Simdega block?

The Local Government Directory code of Simdega block is 2718.

Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.