Simdega is the seat of administration of
Simdega District,
Jharkhand. Simdega is around 120 km south-west of
Ranchi.
Interesting excursions outside the town include Panch Ghagh Falls, Mahadev Kona, Bhutkuria and Tongri caves.
Nearest airport is at Ranchi.
National Highway 23 has its route through Simdega.