Gumla Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Gumla district in Jharkhand.

Total Population
10,25,213
Male
5,14,390
50.2%
Female
5,10,823
49.8%
Sex Ratio
993
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
54.6%
Density
191
per km²

Administrative Details of Gumla

Gumla comprises 946 villages, of which 942 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,88,988, spread across 5,360 square kilometers.

Villages946(942 inhabited4 uninhabited)
Urban Towns3
Households1,88,988
Total Area5,360 km²

Gumla Urban & Rural Population

Gumla had 65,081 people in urban areas (6.3%) and 9,60,132 people in rural areas (93.7%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural9,60,13293.7%
🏙️ Urban65,0816.3%
Total10,25,213100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population9,60,132
Urban Population65,081

Gender Distribution in Gumla

The total population comprises 5,14,390 males (50.2%) and 5,10,823 females (49.8%). The sex ratio is 993 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male4,81,13533,2555,14,390
👩 Female4,78,99731,8265,10,823
Male Population5,14,390
50.2% of total
Female Population5,10,823
49.8% of total

Literacy Rate in Gumla

The literacy rate is 54.6%. Male literacy stands at 62.56% while female literacy is 46.58%, indicating a gender gap of 15.98 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,59,720.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)2,95,16726,6283,21,795
Literate (Female)2,14,83823,0872,37,925
Total Literate5,10,00549,7155,59,720
Male Literacy Rate62.56%
Female Literacy Rate46.58%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Gumla?
According to Census 2011, Gumla has a total population of 10,25,213. This includes 9,60,132 people in rural areas and 65,081 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Gumla?
Gumla has 5,14,390 males (50.2%) and 5,10,823 females (49.8%).
What is the sex ratio of Gumla?
The sex ratio of Gumla is 993 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Gumla?
Gumla has an overall literacy rate of 54.6%. The male literacy rate is 62.56% and the female literacy rate is 46.58%.
What is the total area of Gumla?
Gumla covers a total area of 5,360 square kilometers with a population density of 191 persons per square kilometer.

About Gumla Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Gumla in Jharkhand has a total population of 10,25,213 with a literacy rate of 54.6% and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Gumla district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Gumla, Jharkhand.