People from Simdega district

Anuj Lugun (born 10 January 1986) is a Jharkhandi Indian poet and writer. His poetry espoused indigenous renaissance and intense rebellion against fascism and oppression. Lugun's activism for political and social justice earned him the title of Tribal Poet.

Alice Ekka (Hindi: एलिस एक्का) (8 September 1917 – 5 July 1978) was an Indian Adivasi writer known to be the first female storyteller from a tribal background.

Birendra Lakra (born 3 February 1990) is an Indian professional field hockey player. He represented India in Men's Hockey during the 2012 London Olympics. Lakra's elder brother Bimal has played as a midfielder for India. His sister Asunta Lakra has played for India's women's hockey team and has captained the side.

Michael Kindo (20 June 1947 – 31 December 2020) was an Indian field hockey player, from Odisha state in India. He represented India in 1972 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. He was a member of the team that won the World Cup in 1975. He played at full back position. He was awarded an Arjuna Award for his achievements.

Bhushan Bara is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress. He is the state legislative assembly member from Simdega 2019.

Naman Bixal Kongari is an Indian politician from the Indian National Congress. He is the state legislative assembly member from Kolebira 2018.

Gladson Dungdung (born 2 May 1980) is a human rights activist researcher, writer, motivator and public speaker based in Ranchi, India. He is founder of the Adivasis Publications, Adivasis Hunkar and Jharkhand Human Rights Movement.

Joseph Minj (17 October 1932 – 16 August 2018) was an Indian Roman Catholic bishop.

Bimal Lakra (born 4 May 1980) is a former Indian field hockey player who played as a midfielder for national team. He was part of the team that won the silver medal at the 2002 Asian Games.