Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
This page provides an overview of Gumla: population, literacy, households and a list of sub-districts (tehsils) and major villages.
Gumla has an aggregated population of 5,060,984. Approximately 40.51% live in rural areas (2,050,426) and 2.57% live in urban areas (130,162).
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 2,050,426 | 3 |
| Albert Ekka(Jari) | 92,778 | 55 |
| Basia | 242,193 | 91 |
| Bishunpur | 186,957 | 71 |
| Chainpur | 169,773 | 88 |
| Dumri | 147,402 | 66 |
| Ghaghra | 334,617 | 122 |
| Gumla | 584,359 | 110 |
| Kamdara | 191,325 | 76 |
| Palkot | 242,577 | 76 |
| Raidih | 214,329 | 64 |
| Sisai | 350,532 | 91 |
| Verno | 253,716 | 72 |
Gumla has a population of 5,060,984 (2,538,695 males and 2,522,289 females). The sex ratio is about 994 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,060,984 |
| Male | 2,538,695 |
| Female | 2,522,289 |
| Rural population | 2,050,426 (40.51%) |
| Urban population | 130,162 (2.57%) |
| Households | 932,585 |
Approximate literacy rate is 54.32%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 2,748,885 |
| Total illiterates | 2,312,099 |
SC: 159,342 (3.15%). ST: 3,509,805 (69.35%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 159,342 | 3.15% |
| ST | 3,509,805 | 69.35% |
Children (0–6): 859,785 (16.99%). Workers: 2,419,700 (47.81%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 859,785 | 16.99% |
| Total workers | 2,419,700 | 47.81% |