Simdega | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Clockwise - Kelaghagh Dam, Hilly Terrain, District Administration Office | |
| Nickname: Nursery of Sports[1] | |
  Simdega Location in Jharkhand, India  Simdega Simdega (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22°37′N 84°31′E / 22.62°N 84.52°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Jharkhand |
| District | Simdega |
| Founded by | Birugarh Kingdom |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Simdega Nagar Parishad |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 42,944 |
| • Rank | 22 |
| Languages* | |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 835223 |
| Telephone code | +91-6525 |
| Vehicle registration | JH-20 |
| Website | simdega |
Simdega is a city in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Simdega is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and Subdivision. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 418 metres (1371 feet) above sea level and covers an area of 3,750 km2 (1,450 sq mi). Bounded in the north by Gumla, on the east by Ranchi and West Singhbhum, on the west by Jashpur Nagar, Chhattisgarh and on the south by Rourkela, Odisha.[1] The distance between Rourkela and Simdega is 83 km. It is accessible by road through National Highways (National Highway 143) from Rourkela and Ranchi. The nearest railway station is Bano railway station.
Historically, the area was ruled by the Gajapati Kings of Gajapati Kingdom of Kalinga for centuries. The region is culturally an amalgamation of indigenous and Odia culture. The influence of Odia culture is significant in the area and the populace. The region also had historical relationship with Emperor Ashoka and Buddhism as evident from archaeological finds in the region.
- ^ a b "District profile". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
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