Dumka Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dumka district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Dumka
Dumka comprises 2,925 villages, of which 2,688 are inhabited and 237 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,75,019, spread across 3,761 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,925(2,688 inhabited • 237 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 2,75,019 |
| Total Area | 3,761 km² |
Dumka Urban & Rural Population
Dumka had 90,178 people in urban areas (6.8%) and 12,31,264 people in rural areas (93.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,31,264 | 93.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 90,178 | 6.8% |
| Total | 13,21,442 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dumka
The total population comprises 6,68,514 males (50.6%) and 6,52,928 females (49.4%). The sex ratio is 977 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,20,928 | 47,586 | 6,68,514 |
| 👩 Female | 6,10,336 | 42,592 | 6,52,928 |
Literacy Rate in Dumka
The literacy rate is 50.88%. Male literacy stands at 60.77% while female literacy is 40.76%, indicating a gender gap of 20.01 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,72,409.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,69,261 | 37,014 | 4,06,275 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,37,399 | 28,735 | 2,66,134 |
| Total Literate | 6,06,660 | 65,749 | 6,72,409 |
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About Dumka Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dumka in Jharkhand has a total population of 13,21,442 with a literacy rate of 50.88% and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dumka district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.