Area: 4404 square kilometers
Density of Population: 300 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 62.54 % - Male: 75.17 %, Female: 49.60 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:974
Boundaries of Dumka District
North: Godda District, Jharkhand and Bihar
South: Jamtara District, Jharkhand and West Bengal
East: Pakur District, Jharkhand
West: Deogarh District, Jharkhand
Dumka District Average Rainfall: 1121.0 mm
Dumka District Average Temperature in Summer: 31.93 deg C
Dumka District Average Temperature in Winter: 18.06 deg C
DUMKA DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: River Mayurakshi
Blocks: Dumka, Gopikander, Jharmundi, Kathikund, Maslia, Ramgarh, Rasikpur, Sikaripara, Saraiya
Assembly Constituencies: Poreyahat, Jama, Litipara, Jharmundi, Dumka, Sikaripara
Dumka District Nearby Attractions
1. Baba Basukinath Dham
2. Mallooti
3. Baba Sumeshwar Nath
4. Masanjore Dam
5. Tatloie
6. Kumdabad
7. Hill Range
8. Dharamsthana
9. Sirshanath
10. Shiv Pahar
Dumka District Facts: This is one of the 21 most backward districts of Jharkhand that is receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program. Dumka is the sub-capital of Jharkhand state.
Major Agricultural Products: Paddy, maize, linseed, wheat, moong, mustard
Major Educational Institutions: Siddhu Kanhu University, A. N. College, Santal Pargana College, S.P. Mahila College, St. Teresa High School, N.E.L.C. Don Bosco School, St. Joseph’s High School
What is Dumka District Famous For: Babadham Temple
Last Updated : Monday Jun 11 , 2012