Birta is an inhabited village in Bano Sub-district of Simdega district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 376843, the Census 2011 record lists 837 people in 155 households and the reported area is 490 hectares. The local references include Bano CD Block and the nearest town reference is Simdega at about 32 km.
In short:
Birta is a village in Bano Sub-district, Simdega district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 376843 and 837 people in 155 households.
Village Code376843
Population837
Households155
Area490 hectares
Detailed village profile
Birta at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 837 people, 490 hectares of reported area and Simdega as the nearest town reference for Birta, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Birta falls under Bano Sub-district in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 376843.
The record lists 837 people living in 155 households.
The reported village area is 490 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Simdega.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Birta
Census Village Code
376843
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Simdega
District Census Code
367
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bano
Sub-district Census Code
02727
CD Block
Bano
Households
155
Population
837
Male Population
427
Female Population
410
Sex Ratio
960.19
Area
490 hectares
Area
4.9 sq km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density170.82 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.4 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.68%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share79.33%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Birta in the official administrative record. Census village code 376843 and Bano CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
367
Sub-district Census Code
02727
Village Census Code
376843
CD Block Code
0233
CD Block Name
Bano
Location and Distance
Simdega is the nearest town listed for Birta, about 32 km away. Simdega is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bano
District Headquarter
Simdega
Distance from District Headquarter
32 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Simdega
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
490 hectares
Area
4.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 837 people in 155 households, with 427 male residents and 410 female residents. The average household size is 5.4, and SC share is 9.68% and ST share is 79.33% for Birta. Population density works out to about 170.82 people per sq km.
Total Households
155
Total Population
837
Male Population
427
Female Population
410
Sex Ratio
960.19
Average Household Size
5.4
SC Population
81
SC Male Population
42
SC Female Population
39
SC Population Share
9.68
ST Population
664
ST Male Population
337
ST Female Population
327
ST Population Share
79.33
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Birta list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Birta. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Birta include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
37.13 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.04 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Birta include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Birta include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Birta show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Mat and Basket, net sown area is 325.51 hectares and irrigated land is 2.41 hectares (0.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Basket
Handicrafts Commodities First
Mat
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Crockery
Forest Area In Hectares
84.22 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.14
Net Area Sown In Hectares
325.51
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
323.1 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
2.41
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
2.37 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.