Gumla district

Gumla is an administrative district in India located on the Chota Nagpur plateau, where the landscape features flat-topped hills and several major rivers. The three rivers—Sankh, South Koel, and North Karo—flow through the region, and it is organized into development blocks serving its communities.

This district was created as a separate entity on May 18, 1983, when it was divided from Ranchi district. The change came through a government order from Bihar state, giving the region its own administrative structure.

The population here speaks languages like Sadri and Kurukh, which you hear in daily life across villages and markets. Local festivals such as Karma and Sarhul are still celebrated with traditional practices that shape community gatherings throughout the year.

The region is organized into development blocks with several towns and villages you can visit. National Highway 43 and the railway station at Pokla provide good connections for getting around and exploring the area.

The district contains many mines scattered across different villages, including those for bauxite and other minerals. This mining activity shapes the landscape and economy of several settlements throughout the region.

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: December 7, 2025 20:20