Date of Formation: 1st May 1984
Area: 5315 square kilometers
Density of Population: 193 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 66.92 % - Male: 76.87 %, Female: 56.97 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:993
Boundaries of Gumla District
North: Latehar District and Lohardaga District, Jharkhand
South: Simdega District, Jharkhand
East: Ranchi District and Khunti District, Jharkhand
West: Chhattisgarh
Gumla District Average Rainfall: 1112.8 mm
Gumla District Average Temperature in Summer: 32.50 deg C
Gumla District Average Temperature in Winter: 17.82 deg C
GUMLA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: North Koyel, South Koyel, Sankh
Sub Divisions: Gumla
Blocks: Gumla, Kamdara, Basiya, Bharno, Palkot, Raidih, Sisai, Bishunpur, Chainpur, Dumri, Ghaghra
Assembly Constituencies: Bishnupur, Gumla, Sisai, Simdega
Gumla District Nearby Attractions
1. Anjan
2. Baghmund
3. Birsa Munda Agro Park
4. Rajendra
5. Nagfeni
6. Tanginath
7. Dewaki
8. Hapamuni
9. Palkot
10. Birsa Munda Agro Park
11. Tanginath
12. Sadni Falls
Gumla District Facts: This is one of the 21 most backward districts of Jharkhand that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. The name Gumla was derived from the names Gaw Mela meaning Cattle Fair.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, mahua, pulses
Major Industries: Stone crushing, brick kiln, stone chip mining
Major Educational Institutions: Kartik Oragon College, Mahila Mahavidyalay, Pampapur College, Ghaghra College, Paramveer Albert Ekka College, B.N. Jalan College
Mineral Resources: Bauxite, laterite, China clay
Languages Spoken: Sadri, Nagpuri, Hindi, Oriya, Kurukh
What is Gumla District Famous For: Rice Aadiwasi Culture
Last Updated : Monday Jun 11 , 2012
