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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Gumla

गुमला
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Area · — km²
Population · 10,25,213
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Gumla — district of Jharkhand

Gumla is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gumla

Gumla is known for its tribal heritage, forests, and agricultural landscape in Jharkhand.

District HQ
Gumla

Must-visit places in Gumla

hill

Paras Hill

A scenic hill offering panoramic views and a popular trekking destination in Gumla district.

  • waterfall
    Murga Waterfall

    A natural waterfall located in the forested region of Gumla, popular among nature enthusiasts.

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Then & Now

Gumla district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
9,60,132
Census 2011 baseline
+19.1%
Population · 2026
11,43,425
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
1,76,633
Census 2011 baseline
+13.8%
Households · 2026
2,00,954
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 · District aggregates · 948 villages

Gumla district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
4,81,135Census 2011
Female population
4,78,997Census 2011
Sex ratio
996 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
1,76,633Census 2011
SC population
29,506Census 2011
ST population
6,82,789Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
11,43,425+19.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,00,954RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,69,668Census 2011
Cultivators
1,95,616Census 2011
Agri labourers
32,736Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gumla district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

56 places mapped
Coverage
16 of 948 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 16
  • Temple· 12
  • PHC· 8
  • Railway· 4
  • Fuel· 4
  • Bank· 3
  • Restaurant· 3
  • High school· 2
  • School· 1
  • Market· 1
  • Pharmacy· 1
  • Fast food· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gumla district.

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All 12 mandals of Gumla

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948 villages · 159 GPs
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Top villages in Gumla

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gumla

How many mandals and villages are in Gumla district?

Gumla district has 12 mandals and 948 revenue villages across 159 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Gumla district?

The district headquarters of Gumla is —.

What is the pincode of Gumla district?

Gumla district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gumla may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gumla fall under?

Gumla district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gumla district?

Gumla district had a population of 10,25,213 per the 2011 Census, across 948 villages.

When was Gumla district formed?

Gumla district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gumla district?

Major rivers in Gumla district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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