Sijang (सिजांग) — Bano, Simdega, Jharkhand

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SOMARI KAITHWAR

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LGD code: 376819
Pincode: 835201
Population: 691
Households: 149
Literacy rate: 62.1%
Sex ratio: 1069 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 378

Census 2011 · in context

How Sijang compares

By population, Sijang ranks #43 of 93 villages in Bano mandal.

Literacy rate

62.1%

+9.2% vs mandal average

Sijang: 62.1%
Bano mandal: 52.9%
Simdega district: 57.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,069

+50 vs mandal average

Sijang: 1,069
Bano mandal: 1,019

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.4 vs mandal average

Sijang: 4.6
Bano mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Sijang

LGD code: 376819
Pincode: 835201
Population (Census 2011): 691
Population (projected 2026): 815
Households: 149
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1069
Literacy rate: 62.1%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khunti
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tamar
Member of Parliament: Kali Charan Munda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Vikas Kumar Munda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SOMARI KAITHWAR
Block / Mandal: Bano

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Simdega district level

Then & Now

Sijang — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

691

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

815

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

149

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

176

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 691Census 2011
Households: 149Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1069 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 176

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Simdega district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Simdega district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Simdega district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Centred on Bano mandal

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What is the pincode of Sijang?

The pincode of Sijang, Bano mandal, Simdega district, Jharkhand is 835201.

In which district is Sijang located?

Sijang is a village in Bano mandal of Simdega district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Sijang as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Sijang village has a population of 691 across 149 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Sijang?

The current sarpanch of Sijang gram panchayat is SOMARI KAITHWAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sijang in?

Sijang falls under the Khunti Lok Sabha constituency (PC #11) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sijang in?

Sijang falls under the Tamar assembly constituency (AC #58) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Sijang?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Sijang village is 62.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Sijang?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Sijang village is 1069 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sijang?

12 schemes currently match residents of Sijang, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Sijang?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sijang village is 376819.

How big is Sijang compared to other villages in Bano mandal?

Sijang ranks 43 of 93 villages in Bano mandal by Census 2011 population (691 residents).

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What is the population of Sijang as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sijang?

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What is the literacy rate in Sijang?

What is the sex ratio in Sijang?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sijang?

What is the LGD code of Sijang?

How big is Sijang compared to other villages in Bano mandal?

Sijang on the mapसिजांग

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Sijang

What is the pincode of Sijang?

In which district is Sijang located?

What is the population of Sijang as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Sijang?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sijang in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Sijang in?

What is the literacy rate in Sijang?

What is the sex ratio in Sijang?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Sijang?

What is the LGD code of Sijang?

How big is Sijang compared to other villages in Bano mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Sijang — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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