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Simdega at a glance

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Map of Simdega

Simdega at a glance

District at a Glance

Simdega District is situated in the southwestern part of the state of Jharkhand. It

borders with Orissa and Chhattisgarh states. It comprises of the area, which was

erstwhile the Simdega Subdivision of the district Gumla and was created on 30th April

2001. The district is situated between 200 10 min. to 200 40 min. north latitude and

840 0 min. to 840 34 min. east longitude. It consists of ten blocks/Circles namely

Simdega, Kurdeg, Bolba, Thethaitangar, Kolebira, Bano, Jaldega, Pakartanr,

Bansjore and Kersai.

In the ancient days Simdega was known by the name of Biru-Kaishalpur pargana,

which was reigned by Raja Katangadeo. After his demise Maharaja Shivakarna

subjugated it. Munda and Kharia tribes entered into this part in 1441 A.D and Oraon

tribe settled here in about 1503 A.D from Rohtas. For some time it was part of the

Kalinga Empire and subsequently in 1336 A.D Harideo of Gang dynasty (Ganga

Vanshi Gajapati Royal Family of Kalinga-Utkala Empire, Orrissa) was made king of

Biru. The Ancestors of Royal family still resides at Biru. At present Biru is situated at a

distance of about 11 km from District headquarter, Simdega. Ganga Bishun Rohilla

was famous freedom fighter from Simdega. The population of Simdega district

according to 2001 Census is 514320 residing in 100049 households. Urbanization is

very poor with 6.6 per cent population only and Simdega is the only town in the district.

The room density in urban area is more as 6.6 per cent of the urban population resides

in the 5.9 per cent households.

Local Geography

Simdega District is situated in the southwestern part of the state of Jharkhand.Asfar as its border is concerned it is surrounded by Gumla district in the North, Ranchiand West Singhbhum in the east, Jashpur district of Chattisgarh in the west anddistrict Sundargrah of Orissa in the South. The district is situated between 200 10 min.to 200 40 min. North latitude and 840 0 min. to 840 34 min. East longitude.

Major parts of the geographical area of the district are formed of red laterite acidicsoil. Upland has generally covered by Morum and Stone. The landscape is formed ofhills and undulating plateau. The inhabitants of this area depend primarily onagriculture and forest products for their livelihood. Almost 90% of the total populationdepends on agriculture. The main crop of this area is paddy. Millets, Mustard, Nigerand Maize are also quite popular. Wheat, Gram, pea, Soya beans, Groundnut etc. arealso being cultivated. Total cultivated land is about 134024 hect, out of which only16367-hect is irrigated. The agriculture is mainly depended on rainwater. The mainforest products are Mahuwa, Chironjii, Lah ,Kendu leaves,Jack fruit,Black berry etc..

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:

PHYSICAL ASPECTS:

DISTRICT AT A GLANCE

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Population at glance

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Wavering Outline of Simdega

Ramrekha Dham

Kelaghagh Dam

Dangaddi

Karangagudi Dham

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International Hockey Player with Asunta Lakra.

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Potential for New Industrial in Simdega

Rice MillDal MillOil MillChuda MillSattu MillFlour MillMushroom CultivationPop Corn

Wooden FurnitureCan BasketLeaf Plant & DishBamboo Basket for ChicksHerbal MedicineHerbal Medicinal Plant CultivationWooden Truck Body Building

Leather Shoes chappalsLeather fancy items such as hand glove, purses, belts etc.Various milk Products

Fly Ash BricksStone Chip cutting and polishing unitMineral Grinding specially soap stone & quartzChimney BricksDe- Hydrated LimeRefectory Bricks

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Automobile Repairing ShopMotorcycle/Scooter Repairing shopCycle Repairing ShopSteel Furniture & AlmirahSteel Shutter GateTyre re-tradingGate and grill Shop

Re-Rolling MillC.I. CastingSteel CastingAutomobile Spare PartsFerrous and Non-ferrous CastingAluminum UtensilsSheet Metal WorkAgriculture InstrumentsSteel Hinge & BoltNut & BoltMetallic Window & Door frameRolling ShutterCycle Chain CoverG.I. Bucket/tubes

Paint & VanishWashing SoapDetergent PowderUtensil Cleaning Bar & PowderStorage BatteryAgarbattiWax CandleBlack/White PhenylBleaching PowderPVC Pipes

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Sanitary Pipes Manufacturing

Lime Kiln

Convert Railway Sleeper Manufacturing

RCC Spun Pipe Manufacturing

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T.V. Repairing

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RMotor Binding & Repainring

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EducationSimdega at a glance

The literacy rate of Simdega district is 52.35%, which is below the national level of 67.3%. Thefemale literacy rate is only 40.56%, which is below the national level of 57.1%. The male literacy rate is64.14%. In addition to this, the literacy rate among the minorities like Muslims and Christians and tribes isvery below the district level. There is a dearth higher and quality education in the district. There are nofacilities for technical as well as professional education in the district. Although Sarva Shiksha Abhiyanhas helped commendably in improving in the educational infrastructure, accessibility and enrolment atpr imary level but the s i tuat ion at h igher level is very poor. Access to thehigher/college/technical/professional education to the ordinary village student still a distant dream. Inaddition to the formal government system there are a few private educational institutions also working inthe district. The role of Christian missionaries in the field of education can't be over looked.

EDUCATION:

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Health Care

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As like many other backward districts in the country health facilities in the district are very poor. Thedistrict also lag behind in many of the heath indicators like Infant Mortality Rate, Maternal Mortality Rate,Institutional delivery, safe delivery etc as compared to the State as well as National average. The Districtdepend mainly the Government health system. Private investment in the health sector is insignificant.With the avail of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), there is an improvement in health facility in thedistrict. It certainly boosted various national health/immunisation programmes providing financial,infrastructural, technical and staff supports. Nevertheless basic health facilities including round the clockservice, institutional delivery, modern investigation facilities/pathological tests, medical shops etc are stillmissing for the villages. Availability of health facilities in remote areas is worst when compared to otherparts of the district. Christian missionaries are extending health facilities to tribal population to someextend but which is not sufficient. The total no of doctors and other staffes is less than the sanctionedposts. Lack of manpower is a major hurdle in extending proper health facilities to the people. As a resultof large gap existing between demand and supply of health facilities, many of the villages still dependentson alternative/traditional/local health facilities including quacks.

HEALTH :

Details of health facilities-infrastructure and staffs are given below:-Health Facilities in the DistrictHealth Care Infrastructure :-

1. District Hospital :- 1 (One)

2. CHC :- 0 (Nil)

3. Block PHC's :- 7 (Seven)

4. Reffral Hospital :- 1 (One)

5. Ad. PHC's :- 7 (Seven)

6. No. H.Sub Centre :- 155

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Health Care

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District Development Scenario

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Jharkhand is known for its rich mineral resources. However presences ofsignificant minerals are yet to be explored in the District. The main mineralresources found in Simdega district are limestone and stone chips.

The district Simdega has tremendous potential for developmentof tourism. Its scenic beauty, landscapes full of greenery coupled with verypleasant climate can attract both domestic as well as foreign tourists. RamRekhadham, Dangadi, Kelaghat, Ketungadham, Bandurga, Birugarh,Rajadera, Bhanwarpahar etc. are the main places of interest but needs to bedeveloped by means of necessary infrastructure and service centres.

MINES AND MINERALS:MINERALS

TOURISM:

Tendoo leaves found in the district in major scale but all areexported to other states. The district has also having favourable conditions ofTasar rearing, Lac cultivation, Timber industry, Handicrafts, Electrical, Auto-mobile etc.

Simdega is very near to the state capital Ranchi. It also sharesthe boundary with the industrial town Rourkela of Orissa and Jashpur ofChattisgarh. However trade and commerce as a source of economy is still inits infancy. The major exports of the district are paddy and other forestproducts. Food grains and other things of daily use are imported on largescale.

The district has good network of roadways. Allblocks are connected to the district headquarter through road. NH- 23passes through the district connecting the State Capital, Ranchi andRourkela.

Rourkela is the nearest major railway station toSimdega is situated at a distance of 70 km. Ranchi-Rourkela rail routepasses through Bano and Jaldega blocks of Simdega district. However onlya few important trains do stops there.

The district receives most of the power supply from theKamdara Grid.

a) Roads: -

b) Railway: -

TRADE AND COMMERCE:

COMMUNICATION:

ELECTRICITY:

INDUSTRY:

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LAND BANK

Agriculture

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Simdega District is called the " NURSERY OFGAMES(Khel Ka Nursury)".District has setup alandmark in Hockey .Football is also played inSimdega.There are various Hockey players who hasp l a y e d f o r c o u n t r y. T h e y a r e : M i c h e lKindo(Olempian),Silbanus Dungdung (Olempian),Kanti Baa,Masira Surin,Sumrai Tete,Just inKerket ta,Vimal Lakra,Vi rendra Lakra,Edl inKerket ta,Asunta Lakra ,Alma Guria,PuspaTopno,Sunita,James Kerketta,Ashrita Lakra and so on.

Sports

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