Dumka

Dumka is a Town and Subdivision in Dumka District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Dumka Block (CD) is 02673. Total area of dumka subdivision is 379 km² including 368.75 km² rural area and 10.02 km² urban area. Dumka subdivision has a population of 2,10,785 peoples, out of which urban population is 73,055 while rural population is 1,37,730. Dumka has a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Dumka subdivision has a population density of 556.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,746 houses in the sub-district, including 13,779 urban houses and 28,967 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.89% population of dumka subdivision is literate, out of which 71.23% males and 56.19% females are literate.

List of Villages in Dumka Subdivision

Dumka Subdivision has a total of 258 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dumka Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dumka Subdivision

The population profile of Dumka Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Dumka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dumka Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.