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Gumla

District in JHARKHAND

Gumla District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 10,25,213 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,14,390 are males while 5,10,823 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,25,213
📚 Literacy Rate
54.6%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
993

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Gumla has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.94% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 993.

Total Children

1,73,647

16.94% of population

Boys

88,472

50.9%

Girls

85,175

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

963

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
30.19%
Muslim
5.02%
Christian
19.75%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Gumla stands at 993 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 75.55% while female literacy is at 55.9%, showing a gender gap of 19.65%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 3.17% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 68.94% of total population in Gumla.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,25,213, 4,87,508 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.55% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 57.22% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 42.78% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,78,931

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,08,577

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,37,705

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in JHARKHAND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gumla district in JHARKHAND?

Gumla district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 10,25,213 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,14,390 males and 5,10,823 females.

What is the literacy rate of Gumla district?

The overall literacy rate of Gumla district is N/A%. Male literacy is 75.55% and female literacy is 55.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Gumla district?

The sex ratio in Gumla district is 993 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Gumla district?

Gumla district has 1,73,647 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 88,472 are boys and 85,175 are girls. The child sex ratio is 963 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Gumla district?

Out of the total population of 10,25,213, 4,87,508 people (47.6%) are engaged in work activities in Gumla district.