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Tribal Welfare Rural Hospital, Simdega

Simdega District is situated between 22°36'36''N and 84°30'00''E, and covers an area of 3,774 sq. km. The district is surrounded by Gumla, Ranchi, West Singhbhum, Sundargarh (Odisha), Jashpur (Chhattisgarh) and Rourkela (Odisha). The district has a varied topography, with hills, forests, rivers, waterfalls and plains.

According to the 2011 census, Simdega District has a population of 599,578. This gives it a ranking of 526th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 160 inhabitants per sq. km. Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.62%. Simdega has a sex ratio of 997 females per 1000 males, which is higher than the state average of 948. The district has a literacy rate of 67.99%, which is higher than the state average of 66.41%. The male literacy rate is 76.08% and the female literacy rate is 59.92%. The district has a predominantly tribal population, with 45.54% of the population belonging to Scheduled Tribes and 7.45% belonging to Scheduled Castes. The major tribes in the district are Oraon, Munda, Kharia, Kharwar and Gond. The major religions in the district are Christianity (51.14%), Hinduism (33.61%) and Islam (2.52%).

Catchment area of the TWRH Bano, Simdega

The district has a total of 80 doctors, 56 nurses, 72 pharmacists, 36 lab technicians and 36 radiographers. The district faces various health challenges, such as malnutrition, maternal and child mortality, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and lack of adequate infrastructure and human resources.

The district is implementing various health schemes and programmes, such as National Rural Health Mission, Mukhya Mantri Janani Suraksha Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana, National Tobacco Control Program and National Vector Borne Disease Control Program.

The General Outpatient Department (OPD) services at the Tribal Rural Hospital in Bano, Simdega, demonstrate a significant impact over the past five years. The data indicates consistent growth in patient visits, reflecting the hospital's essential role in providing healthcare to the tribal population.

In the fiscal year 2018-2019, the hospital served a total of 2,042 patients. This number grew to 10,921 in 2019-2020, indicating the rising demand for quality healthcare. The subsequent years continued to witness an upward trend, with a total of 18,871 patients served in 2021-2022 and 26,629 in 2022-2023. The data for 2023-2024, although not complete, continues to show a positive trend.

Sl. No.
Name of Village
Sl. No.
Name of Village
Sl. No.
Name of School
1
Banki
22
Pandripani
1
Middle School, Bano
2
Barasloya
23
Rabai
2
High School, Bano
3
Bedahonjer
24
Sematoli
3
Model Degree College, Bano
4
Birta
25
Sijang
4
Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girl's School, Bano
5
Boroseta
26
Simhatu
5
Mother Teresa Nursing College, Bano
6
Chandantoli
27
Sode
6
St. Thomas School, Bano
7
Ella
28
Soy
7
S.S.V.M., Ketunga
8
Hatinghore
29
Tikumtoli
8
Janta High School, Jitutoli
9
Jaldega
30
Ukauli
9
R.C. Mission School, Jitutoli
10
Jaldega
31
Unikel
10
Middle School, Konsode
11
Jarakel
11
Middle School, Bedahonjer
12
Jitutoli
12
R.C. Mission School, Jitutoli
13
Kauwajor
13
Residential Tribal Boys' School
14
Ketunga
14
V.V.M., Lachragarh
15
Konsode
15
St. Anne's Girls' School, Lachragarh
16
Lachragarh
16
Middle School, Mahabuang
17
Mahabuang
17
Project Girls' High School, Bano
18
Nomil
18
S.S. +2 High School, Jaldega
19
Orga
19
K.G.B.V., Jaldega
20
Pabura
20
Project Girls' High School, Jaldega
21
Pado
21
R.U. Middle School, Samdega
School Camp
Rural Camp
Dec 2018 to Mar 2019
293
0
2019-20
3750
0
2020-21
1838
0
2021-22
2429
4712
2022-23
8979
2510
April 2023 to Sep 2023
1475
533

This consistent growth underscores the hospital's vital role in delivering healthcare to tribal communities and addressing their healthcare needs. It showcases the increasing demand for quality healthcare services in the region, emphasizing the hospital's significance in the community.

Over the past five years, Tribal Rural Hospital in Bano, Simdega, has conducted a series of community health camps, reaching out to underserved areas. These camps were organized at multiple locations, including villages and panchayats, catering to a diverse demography. Services provided encompassed general health check-ups, targeting both genders and children.

Diesel Genset (DG Set) & Solar Power


As a back-up for the very frequent and prolonged power outages, the Bano TWRH has a 30 KVA Diesel Generator Set and a 50 KVA Solar Power Battery Based Power Storage Unit.

Minor Surgeries conducted at the Bano TWRH


Out Patient Turnout at Bano TWRH


Pathological Investigations conducted at Bano TWRH


Indoor Patients registered at Bano TWRH


School Health Camps and Rural Community Health Camps conducted at Bano TWRH


Area of Operation