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 information the sub-district code of Gumla Block (CD) is 02712. Total area of gumla subdivision is 544 km² including 533.51 km² rural area and 10.79 km² urban area. Gumla subdivision has a population of 2,13,620 peoples, out of which urban population is 56,501 while rural population is 1,57,119. Gumla has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Gumla subdivision has a population density of 392.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,347 houses in the sub-district, including 10,626 urban houses and 28,721 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.46% population of gumla subdivision is literate, out of which 67.43% males and 53.35% females are literate.

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.

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'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 Gumla 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.