Simdega Population
As per the 2011 Census, Simdega District has a population of 6.00 Lac (5,99,578) with 3.00 Lac (3,00,309) males and 2.99 Lac (2,99,269) females.The sex ratio in Simdega is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Simdega District is 94.41 k (94,414) which is 15.75% of Simdega District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Simdega District is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Simdega District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Simdega Population Census 2011
- Simdega Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Simdega Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Simdega District current estimated population is projected to be 7.24 Lac (7,24,422), indicating a 20.82% increased from Simdega's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.63 Lac.
Simdega Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Simdega District estimated population is projected to be 7.33 Lac (7,33,384), projecting a 22.32% increased from Simdega's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.68 Lac.
Simdega Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Simdega District, with a total Christian population of 3.07 Lac (3,06,601), accounting for 51.14% of the Simdega District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.53 Lac (1,52,593), and the Christian female population is around 1.54 Lac (1,54,008).
Simdega Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Simdega District, with a total Hindu population of 2.02 Lac (2,01,524), accounting for 33.61% of the Simdega District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,542), and the Hindu female population is around 99.98 k (99,982).
Simdega Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 3,06,601 | 51.14% |
| Hindu | 2,01,524 | 33.61% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 73,930 | 12.33% |
| Muslim | 15,103 | 2.52% |
| Religion not stated | 1,502 | 0.25% |
| Buddhist | 753 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 114 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 51 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSimdega Urban Population
The Urban population of Simdega District is 42.94 k (42,944), with 21.88 k (21,884) being males and 21.06 k (21,060) being females, making up 7.16% of the Simdega total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Simdega Rural Population
The Rural population of Simdega District is 5.57 Lac (5,56,634), with 2.78 Lac (2,78,425) being males and 2.78 Lac (2,78,209) being females, making up 92.84% of the Simdega total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Simdega Literacy Rate
Simdega District has a literacy rate of 67.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Simdega District is 76.08 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Simdega District is 59.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Simdega District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.46%, while in the rural regions of Simdega District, it is around 66.59%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Simdega
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.99 | 76.08 | 59.92 |
| Urban Area | 85.46 | 89.22 | 81.54 |
| Rural Area | 66.59 | 75 | 58.23 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Simdega
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 74.58 | 80.66 | 68.59 |
| Hindu | 62.74 | 73.12 | 52.26 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 51.12 | 62.07 | 40.13 |
| Muslim | 83.31 | 89.07 | 77 |
Simdega Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Simdega District is 44.67 k (44,674) with 22.15 k (22,150) males and 22.52 k (22,524) females, which is 7.45% of Simdega District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Simdega Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Simdega District is 4.24 Lac (4,24,407) with 2.12 Lac (2,11,546) males and 2.13 Lac (2,12,861) females, which is 70.78% of Simdega District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Simdega
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 997 |
| Urban Area | 963 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Simdega
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1010 |
| Hindu | 985 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 994 |
| Muslim | 934 |
Simdega Area & Households
The Total Area of Simdega District is 3,774 Square KM, with a population density of 159 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Simdega District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Simdega District are 450.The Total Number of households in Simdega District are 1.18 Lac(1,18,288).
Simdega Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Simdega District, there are about 2.89 Lac (2,88,645) workers, making up nearly 48.14% of the Simdega District total population. Out of these, around 1.60 Lac (1,59,867) are male workers, and about 1.29 Lac (1,28,778) are female workers.
Simdega - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Simdega district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,79,857, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,99,578 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 19.93% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 11.76%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Simdega District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,79,857 to 5,99,578.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 19.93%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.80 Lac | ----- | ----- | 87.39 k | 92.47 k |
| 1911 | 2.10 Lac | 30.24 k | 16.81280128 | 1.02 Lac | 1.08 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.02 Lac | -7.97 k | -3.792551976 | 99.76 k | 1.02 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.37 Lac | 35.24 k | 17.43598116 | 1.18 Lac | 1.20 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.54 Lac | 16.40 k | 6.908594563 | 1.27 Lac | 1.27 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.82 Lac | 28.14 k | 11.0895693 | 1.41 Lac | 1.41 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.16 Lac | 33.89 k | 12.02290076 | 1.57 Lac | 1.59 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.79 Lac | 62.93 k | 19.92520725 | 1.89 Lac | 1.90 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.04 Lac | 25.17 k | 6.645613905 | 2.00 Lac | 2.03 Lac |
| 1991 | 4.46 Lac | 42.52 k | 10.52760584 | 2.24 Lac | 2.23 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.14 Lac | 67.90 k | 15.20963396 | 2.57 Lac | 2.57 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.00 Lac | 85.26 k | 16.57683932 | 3.00 Lac | 2.99 Lac |
Simdega - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.24 Lac (7,24,422) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.33 Lac (7,33,384) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.42 Lac (7,41,842) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.50 Lac (7,49,941) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.58 Lac (7,58,039) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.66 Lac (7,66,156) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.74 Lac (7,74,254) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.82 Lac (7,81,705) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.89 Lac (7,88,724) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.96 Lac (7,95,725) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.03 Lac (8,02,725) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.10 Lac (8,09,726) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.17 Lac (8,16,727) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Simdega District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.17 Lac (8,16,727), with a male population of 4.05 Lac (4,05,243) and a female population of 4.12 Lac (4,11,678). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Simdega District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.45%.