Gumla district, Administrative district in South Chotanagpur division, India
The district spans 5,347 square kilometers across the Chota Nagpur plateau, featuring flat-topped hills and three major rivers: Sankh, South Koel, and North Karo.
The region was established as a separate district on May 18, 1983, after being carved from Ranchi district through a government notification by the state of Bihar.
The district population includes 68 percent tribal communities, with Sadri and Kurukh as primary languages, maintaining traditional festivals like Karma and Sarhul.
The district contains twelve development blocks, three census towns, and connects to major areas through National Highway 43 and the railway station at Pokla.
The district houses 23 bauxite mines and 68 stone mines, containing substantial mineral deposits including laterite spread across multiple villages.
Location: South Chotanagpur division
Inception: May 18, 1984
Capital city: Gumla
Shares border with: Latehar district, Lohardaga district
Website: http://gumla.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 23.00000,84.50000
Latest update: March 19, 2025 22:50
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