Living in Simdega
Simdega is a large place in Jharkhand, India, home to 42,944 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 16%, #554 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 21%, #732 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 42%, #1,482 of 3,608).
Residents42,944
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport296 km (Biju Patnaik International)
Nearest city of 100k+55 km
Within 30 km42,900 people
Terrain around itabout 470 m, height range 220 m
Nearest major riverSankh, 9.0 km
Main railway line39.5 km
Distance to New Delhi989 km
Within 10 km42,944 people
Winter daylight10 h 45 min, sunset 12:43
See Simdega on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Simdega
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 45 min and sets around 12:43; in late June it sets around 15:09.
How Simdega ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Jharkhand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 31 | #3,310 of 3,608 | #73 of 77 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,769 of 3,608 | #40 of 77 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #3,031 of 3,608 | #63 of 77 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 39 | #3,258 of 3,608 | #72 of 77 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 1 | #3,386 of 3,608 | #72 of 77 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #1,482 of 3,608 | #20 of 77 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 1 | #3,307 of 3,608 | #66 of 77 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 40 | #554 of 3,608 | #8 of 77 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #1,565 of 3,608 | #26 of 77 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 38 | #2,852 of 3,608 | #63 of 77 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 22 | #3,066 of 3,608 | #65 of 77 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #732 of 3,608 | #18 of 77 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 1 | #3,416 of 3,608 | #73 of 77 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Birmitrapur 36 km
- Rajgangpur 47 km
- Gumlā 48 km
- Jashpur Nagar 48 km
- Rourkela 57 km
- Jalda 59 km
- Raurkela Industrial Township 59 km
- Sundergarh 73 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.