Simdega Population in 2026
In 2026, Simdega Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.42 Lac (1,42,380), indicating a 23.73% increased from Simdega's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 71.42 k, and the estimated female population is 70.97 k.
Simdega Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Simdega Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.44 Lac (1,43,934), projecting a 25.08% increased from Simdega's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 72.16 k, and the estimated female population is 71.78 k.
Simdega Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Simdega Tehsil has a population of 1.15 Lac (1,15,075) with 57.98 k (57,977) males and 57.10 k (57,098) females.The sex ratio in Simdega is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Simdega Tehsil is 16.67 k (16,669) which is 14.49% of Simdega Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Simdega Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Simdega Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Simdega District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Simdega Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Simdega Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 55.35 k (55,349), accounting for 48.1% of the Simdega Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 27.26 k (27,259), and the Christian female population is around 28.09 k (28,090).
Simdega Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Simdega Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 46.93 k (46,934), accounting for 40.79% of the Simdega Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 24.09 k (24,089), and the Hindu female population is around 22.85 k (22,845).
Simdega Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55,349 | 48.1% |
| Hindu | 46,934 | 40.79% |
| Muslim | 7,556 | 6.57% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4,899 | 4.26% |
| Religion not stated | 146 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 105 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 72 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSimdega Urban Population
The Urban population of Simdega Tehsil is 42.94 k (42,944), with 21.88 k (21,884) being males and 21.06 k (21,060) being females, making up 37.32% 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 Tehsil is 72.13 k (72,131), with 36.09 k (36,093) being males and 36.04 k (36,038) being females, making up 62.68% of the Simdega total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Simdega Literacy Rate
Simdega Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Simdega Tehsil is 80.74 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Simdega Tehsil is 68.31 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Simdega Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.46%, while in the rural regions of Simdega Tehsil, it is around 67.86%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Simdega
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.57 | 80.74 | 68.31 |
| Urban Area | 85.46 | 89.22 | 81.54 |
| Rural Area | 67.86 | 75.4 | 60.33 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Simdega
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 78.07 | 82.42 | 73.86 |
| Hindu | 69.01 | 77.61 | 59.93 |
| Muslim | 88.82 | 92.1 | 85.08 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64.12 | 72.77 | 55.46 |
Simdega Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Simdega Tehsil is 10.25 k (10,249) with 5.03 k (5,027) males and 5.22 k (5,222) females, which is 8.91% of Simdega Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1039 females for every 1000 males.
Simdega Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Simdega Tehsil is 69.16 k (69,162) with 34.22 k (34,219) males and 34.94 k (34,943) females, which is 60.1% of Simdega Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Simdega
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 985 |
| Urban Area | 963 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Simdega
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1031 |
| Hindu | 949 |
| Muslim | 902 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 979 |
Simdega Area & Households
The Total Area of Simdega Tehsil is 545.65 Square KM, with a population density of 211 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Simdega Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Simdega Tehsil are 61.The Total Number of households in Simdega Tehsil are 22.18 k(22,177).
Simdega Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Simdega Tehsil, there are about 47.44 k (47,440) workers, making up nearly 41.23% of the Simdega Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.41 k (29,410) are male workers, and about 18.03 k (18,030) are female workers.
Simdega - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,380) | 23.73% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.44 Lac (1,43,934) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,488) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.47 Lac (1,47,046) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,600) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,030) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,378) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,721) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,065) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,408) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,752) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Simdega Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.57 Lac (1,56,752), with a male population of 78.24 k (78,236) and a female population of 78.55 k (78,545). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Simdega Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.25%.