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.

1.15 Lac

Total Population

57.98 k

Male Population

57.10 k

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
Christian55,34948.1%
Hindu46,93440.79%
Muslim7,5566.57%
Other religions and persuasions4,8994.26%
Religion not stated1460.13%
Buddhist1050.09%
Jain720.06%
Sikh140.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Simdega 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%.

Simdega Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Simdega is 1.15 Lac (1,15,075).

Christian constitute 48.1% of Simdega population, amounting to approximately 55.35 k (55,349) people.

Hindu constitute 40.79% of Simdega population, totaling around 46.93 k (46,934) people.

Christian: 48.1%, Hindu: 40.79%, Muslim: 6.57%, Other religions and persuasions: 4.26%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Buddhist: 0.09%, Jain: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Simdega is 10.25 k (8.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 69.16 k (60.1%).

In Simdega, 42.94 k (37.32%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 72.13 k (62.68%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Simdega is 74.57%, with male literacy at 80.74% and female literacy at 68.31%.

The sex ratio in Simdega is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Simdega population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.25% up to 2036.