Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Gumla District

Gumla Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gumla District has a population of 10.25 Lac (10,25,213) with 5.14 Lac (5,14,390) males and 5.11 Lac (5,10,823) females.The sex ratio in Gumla is 994, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gumla District is 1.74 Lac (1,73,647) which is 16.94% of Gumla District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gumla District is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gumla District is listed as part of JHARKHAND State in INDIA.

10.25 Lac

Toatl Population

5.14 Lac

Male Population

5.11 Lac

Female Population

Gumla Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gumla District current estimated population is projected to be 12.39 Lac (12,38,682), indicating a 20.82% increased from Gumla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.19 Lac.

Gumla Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gumla District estimated population is projected to be 12.54 Lac (12,54,006), projecting a 22.32% increased from Gumla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.27 Lac.

Gumla Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the most popular religion in Gumla District, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 4.57 Lac (4,57,468), accounting for 44.62% of the Gumla District population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 2.29 Lac (2,28,620), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 2.29 Lac (2,28,848).

Gumla Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Gumla District, with a total Hindu population of 3.10 Lac (3,09,563), accounting for 30.19% of the Gumla District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.57 Lac (1,56,866), and the Hindu female population is around 1.53 Lac (1,52,697).

Gumla Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Other religions and persuasions4,57,46844.62%
Hindu3,09,56330.19%
Christian2,02,44919.75%
Muslim51,4295.02%
Religion not stated3,5290.34%
Buddhist5310.05%
Sikh2210.02%
Jain230%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gumla Urban Population

The Urban population of Gumla District is 65.08 k (65,081), with 33.26 k (33,255) being males and 31.83 k (31,826) being females, making up 6.35% of the Gumla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 958 females for every 1000 males.

Gumla Rural Population

The Rural population of Gumla District is 9.60 Lac (9,60,132), with 4.81 Lac (4,81,135) being males and 4.79 Lac (4,78,997) being females, making up 93.65% of the Gumla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Gumla Literacy Rate

Gumla District has a literacy rate of 65.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gumla District is 75.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gumla District is 55.9 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gumla District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.79%, while in the rural regions of Gumla District, it is around 64.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gumla

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.73 75.55 55.9
Urban Area 87.79 92.19 83.2
Rural Area 64.16 74.34 53.99

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gumla

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Other religions and persuasions 57.31 68.39 46.31
Hindu 67.33 77.98 56.45
Christian 79.66 85.8 73.68
Muslim 73.24 81.85 64.12

Gumla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gumla District is 32.46 k (32,459) with 16.45 k (16,446) males and 16.01 k (16,013) females, which is 3.17% of Gumla District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Gumla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gumla District is 7.07 Lac (7,06,754) with 3.53 Lac (3,52,514) males and 3.54 Lac (3,54,240) females, which is 68.94% of Gumla District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gumla

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 994
Urban Area 958
Rural Area 996

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gumla

Religion Sex Ratio
Other religions and persuasions 1001
Hindu 974
Christian 1017
Muslim 947

Gumla Area & Households

The Total Area of Gumla District is 5,360 Square KM, with a population density of 191 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gumla District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Gumla District are 946.The Total Number of households in Gumla District are 1.89 Lac(1,88,988).

Gumla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gumla District, there are about 4.88 Lac (4,87,508) workers, making up nearly 47.55% of the Gumla District total population. Out of these, around 2.65 Lac (2,64,774) are male workers, and about 2.23 Lac (2,22,734) are female workers.

Gumla - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Gumla district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,69,183, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,25,213 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 23.16% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 13.14%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Gumla District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,69,183 to 10,25,213.
  • The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 23.16%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.69 Lac ----- ----- 1.31 Lac 1.38 Lac
1911 3.14 Lac 45.26 k 16.81235442 1.53 Lac 1.61 Lac
1921 3.03 Lac -11.92 k -3.791832438 1.49 Lac 1.53 Lac
1931 3.55 Lac 52.75 k 17.43577199 1.76 Lac 1.79 Lac
1941 3.80 Lac 24.54 k 6.908141034 1.89 Lac 1.90 Lac
1951 4.22 Lac 42.12 k 11.08940401 2.11 Lac 2.11 Lac
1961 4.85 Lac 63.00 k 14.93214386 2.40 Lac 2.45 Lac
1971 5.57 Lac 72.12 k 14.87181496 2.77 Lac 2.80 Lac
1981 6.13 Lac 56.29 k 10.10518077 3.04 Lac 3.10 Lac
1991 7.08 Lac 94.22 k 15.36266714 3.57 Lac 3.50 Lac
2001 8.32 Lac 1.25 Lac 17.65120733 4.19 Lac 4.14 Lac
2011 10.25 Lac 1.93 Lac 23.15654931 5.14 Lac 5.11 Lac

Historical Population of Gumla by Census Year 1901-2011

Gumla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.39 Lac (12,38,682) 20.82%
2025 12.54 Lac (12,54,006) 22.32% 1.5 %
2026 12.68 Lac (12,68,469) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 12.82 Lac (12,82,317) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 12.96 Lac (12,96,164) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 13.10 Lac (13,10,043) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 13.24 Lac (13,23,890) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 13.37 Lac (13,36,630) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 13.49 Lac (13,48,631) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 13.61 Lac (13,60,602) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 13.73 Lac (13,72,572) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 13.85 Lac (13,84,543) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 13.97 Lac (13,96,513) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gumla District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 13.97 Lac (13,96,513), with a male population of 6.94 Lac (6,94,128) and a female population of 7.03 Lac (7,02,693). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Gumla District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.

Gumla Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gumla is 10.25 Lac (10,25,213).

The estimated population of Gumla in 2024 is approximately 12.39 Lac (12,38,682).

Other religions and persuasions constitute 44.62% of Gumla population, amounting to approximately 4.57 Lac (4,57,468) people.

Hindu constitute 30.19% of Gumla population, totaling around 3.10 Lac (3,09,563) people.

Other religions and persuasions: 44.62%, Hindu: 30.19%, Christian: 19.75%, Muslim: 5.02%, Religion not stated: 0.34%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gumla is 32.46 k (3.17%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 7.07 Lac (68.94%).

In Gumla, 65.08 k (6.35%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 9.60 Lac (93.65%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gumla is 65.73%, with male literacy at 75.55% and female literacy at 55.9%.

The sex ratio in Gumla is 994 females for every 1000 males.

Gumla population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.28% up to 2036.