Gumla
Gumla is a Town and Subdivision in Gumla 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, the sub-district code of Gumla Block (CD) is 02712. The total area of Gumla Subdivision is 544 km², which includes 533.51 km² of rural area and 10.79 km² of urban area. Gumla has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gumla Subdivision
Gumla Subdivision has a total of 107 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 Gumla Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Amboa | Amboa | Gumla |
2 | Anjan | Anjan | Gumla |
3 | Armai | Aramai | Armai |
4 | Asni | Asni | Gumla |
5 | Atariya | Fori | Gumla |
6 | Bamhni | Khora | Gumla |
7 | Bangru | Kumhariya | Gumla |
8 | Bankir | Kumhariya | Gumla |
9 | Barakhatanga | Kharka | Gumla |
10 | Bargaon | Kumhariya | Gumla |
11 | Barisa | Asni | Gumla |
12 | Barkaloro | Nawadih | Gumla |
13 | Barkani | Katri | Gumla |
14 | Basua | Basuwa | Gumla |
15 | Bela | Kaliga | Gumla |
16 | Belgaon | Telgaon | Gumla |
17 | Bhabhri | Kumhariya | Gumla |
18 | Bhaldamchatti | Asni | Gumla |
19 | Bhandariya | Fori | Gumla |
20 | Bharda | Silafari | Gumla |
21 | Brinda | Brinda | Gumla |
22 | Chaha | Telgaon | Gumla |
23 | Chandali | Asni | Gumla |
24 | Charkatangar | Brinda | Gumla |
25 | Chauli | Silafari | Gumla |
26 | Chhotakhatanga | Kharka | Gumla |
27 | Chhotkaloro | Nawadih | Gumla |
28 | Chuglu | Dumardih | Gumla |
29 | Chuhru | Katri | Gumla |
30 | Debidih | Kharka | Gumla |
31 | Dhangaon | Kumhariya | Gumla |
32 | Dherhauli | Kasira | Gumla |
33 | Dhodhra | Khora | Gumla |
34 | Domandih | Kumhariya | Gumla |
35 | Dumardih | Dumardih | Dumardih |
36 | Dumarla | Kharka | Gumla |
37 | Gambhariya | Dumardih | Gambhariya |
38 | Garhsaru | Telgaon | Gumla |
39 | Ghatgaon | Ghatgaon | Gumla |
40 | Gindra | Amboa | Gumla |
41 | Haslata | Karaundi | Gumla |
42 | Hethjori | Katri | Gumla |
43 | Hurhuriya | Dumardih | Hurhuryia |
44 | Iro Phatakpur | Basuwa | Gumla |
45 | Jana | Dumardih | Gumla |
46 | Jhargaon | Toto | Gumla |
47 | Jilinga | Dumardih | Jilinga |
48 | Joradanr | Ghatgaon | Gumla |
49 | Jorag | Karaundi | Gumla |
50 | Karaunda | Silafari | Gumla |
51 | Karaundi | Karaundi | Gumla |
52 | Kasira | Kasira | Gumla |
53 | Kasitoli | Nawadih | Gumla |
54 | Katasaru | Ghatgaon | Gumla |
55 | Katri | Katri | Gumla |
56 | Keluga | Kaliga | Gumla |
57 | Kharka | Kharka | Gumla |
58 | Khora | Khora | Gumla |
59 | Kirki | Dumardih | Gumla |
60 | Kita | Katri | Gumla |
61 | Koenjara | Kasira | Gumla |
62 | Koinara | Brinda | Gumla |
63 | Kolambi | Murkunda | Gumla |
64 | Kotam | Kotam | Gumla |
65 | Kotengsera | Murkunda | Gumla |
66 | Kulabira | Kulabira | Gumla |
67 | Kulhi | Anjan | Gumla |
68 | Kumharia | Kumhariya | Gumla |
69 | Kutasi | Kaliga | Gumla |
70 | Kutua | Murkunda | Gumla |
71 | Lanji | Silafari | Gumla |
72 | Luto | Kotam | Gumla |
73 | Mahugaon | Kumhariya | Gumla |
74 | Marwa | Anjan | Gumla |
75 | Mokro | Nawadih | Gumla |
76 | Murkunda | Murkunda | Gumla |
77 | Murumsokra | Toto | Gumla |
78 | Naditoli | Asni | Gumla |
79 | Nawadih | Nawadih | Gumla |
80 | Nimtoli | Asni | Gumla |
81 | Pabea | Kulabira | Gumla |
82 | Paharpanari | Ghatgaon | Gumla |
83 | Panso | Kotam | Gumla |
84 | Patgachha | Katri | Gumla |
85 | Patia | Kulabira | Gumla |
86 | Phasia | Fasia | Gumla |
87 | Phathi | Nawadih | Gumla |
88 | Phori | Fori | Gumla |
89 | Pokma | Kharka | Gumla |
90 | Pugu | Pugu | Gumla |
91 | Rakamsera | Kaliga | Gumla |
92 | Rampur | Kharka | Gumla |
93 | Rekma | Kaliga | Gumla |
94 | Sakarpur | Dumardih | Gumla |
95 | Samsera | Kaliga | Gumla |
96 | Sawariya | Basuwa | Gumla |
97 | Silaphari | Silafari | Gumla |
98 | Sisi | Katri | Gumla |
99 | Soso | Ghatgaon | Gumla |
100 | Sursuria | Amboa | Gumla |
101 | Taisra | Brinda | Gumla |
102 | Tarri | Fasia | Gumla |
103 | Telgaon | Telgaon | Gumla |
104 | Tigra | Fori | Gumla |
105 | Tirra | Karaundi | Gumla |
106 | Toto | Toto | Gumla |
107 | Urmi | Aramai | Urmi |
Population of Gumla Subdivision
The population profile of Gumla 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 Gumla Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 2,13,620 | 1,57,119 | 56,501 |
Male Population | 1,07,917 | 78,956 | 28,961 |
Female Population | 1,05,703 | 78,163 | 27,540 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,928 | 27,758 | 7,170 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,893 | 14,173 | 3,720 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,035 | 13,585 | 3,450 |
Literate Population | 1,29,160 | 85,495 | 43,665 |
Literate Male Population | 72,765 | 49,402 | 23,363 |
Literate Female Population | 56,395 | 36,093 | 20,302 |
Illiterate Population | 84,460 | 71,624 | 12,836 |
Illiterate Male Population | 35,152 | 29,554 | 5,598 |
Illiterate Female Population | 49,308 | 42,070 | 7,238 |
Total Households | 39,347 | 28,721 | 10,626 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Gumla Subdivision is around 2,13,620 people. This includes 1,07,917 males and 1,05,703 females. Rural population is about 1,57,119 (78,956 males and 78,163 females), while urban population is nearly 56,501 (28,961 males and 27,540 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 34,928 of the population, with 17,893 boys and 17,035 girls. Rural areas have 27,758 children, and urban areas have about 7,170 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,29,160 literate people in Gumla Subdivision, including 72,765 literate males and 56,395 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 85,495 individuals and urban literacy covers around 43,665 people.
- About 84,460 people in Gumla Subdivision are not literate, including 35,152 males and 49,308 females. Rural areas include 71,624 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 12,836 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 39,347 households, with 28,721 in villages and 10,626 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gumla Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
---|---|---|---|
Total SC Population | 8,741 | 5,954 | 2,787 |
SC Male Population | 4,485 | 3,016 | 1,469 |
SC Female Population | 4,256 | 2,938 | 1,318 |
Total ST Population | 1,22,290 | 1,03,190 | 19,100 |
ST Male Population | 60,801 | 51,542 | 9,259 |
ST Female Population | 61,489 | 51,648 | 9,841 |
Population Density | 393 / km² | 295 / km² | 5,236 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gumla Subdivision is approximately 8,741 people, including 4,485 males and 4,256 females. Around 5,954 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,787 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gumla Subdivision is about 1,22,290 people, including 60,801 males and 61,489 females. Around 1,03,190 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 19,100 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 393 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 295 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,236 people per sq. km.