The district of Gumla came into existence in 1983 when it was carved out of Ranchi district. The district Gumla
was later subdivided and now Gumla district has only one sub division named Gumla. Blessed with nature’s beauty, the district of Gumla is covered by dense forests, hills and rivers.
Rivers
There
are three main rivers i.e. North Koyel , South Koyel and Sankh. Sankh
River emerges from Rajadera village of Chainpur block.
Attractions
Tanginath,
The Great Trishool, Devi-Mandir, Surya Kund, Rajadera, Mahadev Kona,
Mahamaya Temple Of Hapamuni, Devaki, Aanjan, Pampapur, Malmalpur,
Pandulata & Ghorlata, Gobarsilli, Rakastongri, Bhimtongri,
Basudeokona, Taraloya, Nagar, Nagfeni, Aamtoli, Banpur, Panch Pandava
Pahar
| Year of formation | 18th May 1983 |
| Area | 5327 sq. km |
| Latitude | 22° 35” to 23° 33” north |
| Longitude | 84° 40” to 85° 1” east |
| Population (1991) | 706489 |
| Males | 355505 |
| Females | 350984 |
| Population density | 133 Per Sq. K.M. |
| Sex Ratio | 987 |
| Literacy Rate | 52.35% (2001) |
| No. of Villages | 953 |
| Average rainfall | 1100 mm. |
| STD Code | 6524 |