Simdega Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Simdega district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Simdega
Simdega comprises 450 villages, of which 449 are inhabited and 1 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,18,288, spread across 3,774 square kilometers.
| Villages | 450(449 inhabited • 1 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 1,18,288 |
| Total Area | 3,774 km² |
Simdega Urban & Rural Population
Simdega had 42,944 people in urban areas (7.2%) and 5,56,634 people in rural areas (92.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,56,634 | 92.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 42,944 | 7.2% |
| Total | 5,99,578 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Simdega
The total population comprises 3,00,309 males (50.1%) and 2,99,269 females (49.9%). The sex ratio is 997 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,78,425 | 21,884 | 3,00,309 |
| 👩 Female | 2,78,209 | 21,060 | 2,99,269 |
Literacy Rate in Simdega
The literacy rate is 57.29%. Male literacy stands at 63.93% while female literacy is 50.62%, indicating a gender gap of 13.31 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,43,483.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,74,914 | 17,077 | 1,91,991 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,36,502 | 14,990 | 1,51,492 |
| Total Literate | 3,11,416 | 32,067 | 3,43,483 |
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About Simdega Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Simdega in Jharkhand has a total population of 5,99,578 with a literacy rate of 57.29% and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Simdega district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.