Gumla Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gumla district in Jharkhand.
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.
| Villages | 946(942 inhabited • 4 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 1,88,988 |
| Total Area | 5,360 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 9,60,132 | 93.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 65,081 | 6.3% |
| Total | 10,25,213 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,81,135 | 33,255 | 5,14,390 |
| 👩 Female | 4,78,997 | 31,826 | 5,10,823 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,95,167 | 26,628 | 3,21,795 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,14,838 | 23,087 | 2,37,925 |
| Total Literate | 5,10,005 | 49,715 | 5,59,720 |
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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.