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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Dumka

दुमका
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Area · — km²
Population · 13,21,442
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dumka — district of Jharkhand

Dumka is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Dumka

Being the cultural heartland of Santhal tribes and a significant administrative center in Jharkhand.

District HQ
Dumka

Must-visit places in Dumka

hill

Mandar Hill

A sacred hill with religious significance, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

  • historical
    Barahat

    A historic site associated with tribal heritage and traditional Santhal settlements in the region.

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Then & Now

Dumka district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
12,31,391
Census 2011 baseline
+24.5%
Population · 2026
15,32,968
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,57,632
Census 2011 baseline
+10.4%
Households · 2026
2,84,334
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,928 villages

Dumka district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
6,20,995Census 2011
Female population
6,10,396Census 2011
Sex ratio
983 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,57,632Census 2011
SC population
71,699Census 2011
ST population
5,65,629Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
15,32,968+24.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,84,334RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,97,406Census 2011
Cultivators
82,428Census 2011
Agri labourers
71,379Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dumka district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
36 of 2,928 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 31
  • PHC· 24
  • School· 2
  • Temple· 1
  • High school· 1
  • College· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dumka district.

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All 10 mandals of Dumka

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2928 villages · 206 GPs
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Top villages in Dumka

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dumka

How many mandals and villages are in Dumka district?

Dumka district has 10 mandals and 2,928 revenue villages across 206 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Dumka district?

The district headquarters of Dumka is —.

What is the pincode of Dumka district?

Dumka district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Dumka may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dumka fall under?

Dumka district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dumka district?

Dumka district had a population of 13,21,442 per the 2011 Census, across 2,928 villages.

When was Dumka district formed?

Dumka district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dumka district?

Major rivers in Dumka district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Dumka

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