Simdega village, Talasara block | Pincode 770014

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

SUSHAMA MAJHI

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LGD code: 384035
Pincode: 770014
Post office: Subdega
Population: 2,523
Households: 580
Literacy rate: 60.8%
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,342

Census 2011 · in context

How Simdega compares

By population, Simdega ranks #7 of 87 villages in Talasara mandal.

Literacy rate

60.8%

+1.2% vs mandal average

Simdega: 60.8%
Talasara mandal: 59.6%
Sundargarh district: 64.1%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

993

−34 vs mandal average

Simdega: 993
Talasara mandal: 1,027

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.3 vs mandal average

Simdega: 4.4
Talasara mandal: 4.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Simdega at a glance

Simdega is a village of 2,523 people in 580 households (Census 2011) in Talasara block, Sundargarh district, Odisha, the 7th-largest of 87 villages in Talasara block. Literacy is 61%, 1 points above the block average of 60% and the sex ratio is 993 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 770014, served by Subdega post office; the LGD village code is 384035. The sarpanch is SUSHAMA MAJHI, and the village votes in Bonai assembly constituency, represented by MLA Laxman Munda. The population is estimated at 2,975 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Simdega · this village	2,523	61%	—
Kurumkel · Talasara	1,281	65%	—
Hutopani · Talasara	1,199	58%	—
Kaisar · Talasara	1,038	68%	—
Tentulijharia · Talasara	531	53%	—
Chikatjore · Talasara	118	62%	—
Khajurikhaman · Talasara	7	14%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Simdega

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 3
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SUNDARGARH
Distance to nearest town (km): 33
Distance to district HQ (km): 35
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kurumkel
Total area (ha): 1,508
Irrigated area (ha): 3.09
Forest area (ha): 613.19

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Simdega

LGD code: 384035
Pincode: 770014
Post office: Subdega
Population (Census 2011): 2,523
Population (projected 2026): 2,975
Households: 580
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 993
Literacy rate: 60.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Sundargarh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bonai
Member of Parliament: Jual Oram
Member of Legislative Assembly: Laxman Munda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUSHAMA MAJHI
Block / Mandal: Talasara

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sundargarh district level

Then & Now

Simdega — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,523

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,975

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

580

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

684

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

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,523Census 2011
Households: 580Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 993 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,9752026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6842026 projection
Active job cards: 2,21,722MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,46,337MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 3,31,48,964ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 809NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 74.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.1%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 65.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 69.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sundargarh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 23,63,679PMAY-G · 23,63,679 of 28,49,889 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sundargarh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sundargarh district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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September 2026

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha

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Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion

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Sep

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Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |

Reported by odishabarta.com.

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Five minors among nine deaths by drowning in a day across Odisha
The New Indian Express16h ago
Odisha tribal woman’s last rites delayed for two days over alleged religious conversion
The New Indian Express17h ago
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Visit Odisha in October;Panchayat election ahead(!) |
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Odisha forms technical team to monitor care of the apes in Nandankanan
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Odisha Begins Voter List Preparation For 2027 Panchayat, Municipal Elections
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How solar is helping communities in rural Odisha cope with energy poverty
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Quick answers

People often ask about Simdega

What is the pincode of Simdega?

The pincode of Simdega, Talasara block, Sundargarh district, Odisha is 770014. The post office is Subdega.

Which post office delivers to Simdega?

Mail for Simdega is delivered through Subdega post office, pincode 770014, in Talasara block, Sundargarh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Simdega located?

Simdega is a village in Talasara block of Sundargarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the population of Simdega as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Simdega village has a population of 2,523 across 580 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Simdega?

The current sarpanch of Simdega gram panchayat is SUSHAMA MAJHI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Simdega in?

Simdega falls under the Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Odisha.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Simdega in?

Simdega falls under the Bonai assembly constituency (AC #14) of Odisha.

What is the literacy rate in Simdega?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Simdega village is 60.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Simdega?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Simdega village is 993 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Simdega?

12 schemes currently match residents of Simdega, including KALIA - Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY), Mission Shakti - Odisha SHG Programme. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Simdega?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Simdega village is 384035.

How big is Simdega compared to other villages in Talasara block?

Simdega ranks 7 of 87 villages in Talasara block by Census 2011 population (2,523 residents).

Who is the MLA of Simdega?

Simdega falls under Bonai assembly constituency (AC 14). The sitting MLA is Laxman Munda (CPI(M)).

Who is the MP for Simdega?

Simdega is in Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Jual Oram (BJP).

What is the population of Simdega in 2026?

Simdega is estimated at 2,975 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,523 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Simdega in?

Odisha falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) and the East Coast Plains and Hills zone (rice, coconut, sugarcane, cashew) of the ICAR classification; Simdega in Sundargarh district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Simdega?

SUSHAMA MAJHI is the sarpanch of Simdega gram panchayat, Talasara block. See the sarpanch list of Talasara block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
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