Dumka
District in Jharkhand
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Dumka: 93.4%, 15th of 24 districts in Jharkhand
MSME Density in Dumka: 15.6 per 1,000 people, 17th of 24 districts in Jharkhand
Women Literacy in Dumka: 51.8%, 6th lowest of 24 districts in Jharkhand
Health Insurance in Dumka: 45.4%, 3rd lowest of 24 districts in Jharkhand
Dumka is a district in Jharkhand with a population of 13.2 Lakh spread across 3,615 sq km. Its literacy rate of 61.0% is below the state average of 66.4% and below the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 948.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 19.1% | 31.0% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 56.6% | 49.0% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 63.6% | 75.7% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 965.667 | 951.916 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 35 | 76.8 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 51.4% | 67.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 50.8 | 45.6 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 18.1 | 9.7 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 36 | 38.9 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dumka district?
Dumka has a population of 13.2 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 366 people per sq km across 3,615 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dumka?
Dumka has a literacy rate of 61.0%, which is below the Jharkhand average of 66.4% and below the national average of 72.9%.
How does Dumka compare to Jharkhand?
Dumka has a sex ratio of 977 (above state average of 948) and a literacy rate of 61.0% (below state average of 66.4%).
What data sources are used for Dumka?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.
Data Sources
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