Gumia Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gumia Tehsil has a population of 2.31 Lac (2,31,185) with 1.19 Lac (1,18,918) males and 1.12 Lac (1,12,267) females.The sex ratio in Gumia is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gumia Tehsil is 35.14 k (35,144) which is 15.2% of Gumia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gumia Tehsil is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gumia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.

Gumia Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gumia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.79 Lac (2,79,322), indicating a 20.82% increased from Gumia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.36 Lac.

Gumia Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gumia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.83 Lac (2,82,778), projecting a 22.32% increased from Gumia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.38 Lac.

Gumia Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gumia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.69 Lac (1,68,629), accounting for 72.94% of the Gumia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 87.11 k (87,105), and the Hindu female population is around 81.52 k (81,524).

Gumia Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gumia Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 31.56 k (31,560), accounting for 13.65% of the Gumia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 16.32 k (16,317), and the Muslim female population is around 15.24 k (15,243).

Gumia Religion Wise Population

Gumia Urban Population

The Urban population of Gumia Tehsil is 1.00 Lac (1,00,287), with 52.26 k (52,255) being males and 48.03 k (48,032) being females, making up 43.38% of the Gumia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Gumia Rural Population

The Rural population of Gumia Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,30,898), with 66.66 k (66,663) being males and 64.24 k (64,235) being females, making up 56.62% of the Gumia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Gumia Literacy Rate

Gumia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gumia Tehsil is 76.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gumia Tehsil is 53.53 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gumia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.37%, while in the rural regions of Gumia Tehsil, it is around 57.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gumia

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.4	76.62	53.53
Urban Area	75.37	85.44	64.42
Rural Area	57.46	69.43	45.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gumia

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.67	78.83	55.75
Muslim	68.82	80.06	56.82
Other religions and persuasions	45.62	57.2	34.19
Christian	77.48	82.68	72.23

Gumia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gumia Tehsil is 28.77 k (28,774) with 14.81 k (14,808) males and 13.97 k (13,966) females, which is 12.45% of Gumia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Gumia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gumia Tehsil is 46.33 k (46,327) with 23.32 k (23,318) males and 23.01 k (23,009) females, which is 20.04% of Gumia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gumia

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	945
Urban Area	920
Rural Area	964

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gumia

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	936
Muslim	935
Other religions and persuasions	1007
Christian	990

Gumia Area & Households

The Total Area of Gumia Tehsil is 677.16 Square KM, with a population density of 341 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gumia Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Gumia Tehsil are 117.The Total Number of households in Gumia Tehsil are 42.96 k(42,962).

Gumia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gumia Tehsil, there are about 85.41 k (85,407) workers, making up nearly 36.94% of the Gumia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.30 k (57,299) are male workers, and about 28.11 k (28,108) are female workers.

Gumia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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