Dumka District of Jharkhand

Dumka is one of the oldest districts of Jharkhand state under Santha Parganass. This homeland of tribals is full of stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, verdant valleys and serpentine rivers.

The District of Dumka enjoys the status of sub-capital of Jharkhand since 2000.

Dumka is situated in an idyllic surrounding of hill ranges, rivers and forests. The District of Dumka is an upland tract with a hilly backbone running from North to South. Ramgarh Hills lies in South East of Dumka, Lagwa Hills near Nonihat, adds a fascinating charm to the beauty of the District and gives satisfaction of rare scenic beauty to those who toil hard to scale the heights of the mountain ranges.

Attractions


Baba Basukinath Dham, Mallooti, Baba Sumeshwar Nath, Masanjore Dam, Tatloie, Kumdabad, Hill Range

Year of formation 15th November 2000
Area 3716.02 Sq. K.M.
Latitude 860 16" N
Longitude 870 15" East
Population (2001) 1106521
Males 563850
Females 542671
Population density 298 Per Sq. K.M.
Sex Ratio 962
Literacy Rate 38.08%
No. of Sub-Division 1
No. of Blocks 10
No. of Villages 2944
STD Code 6434


How to Reach


Air :

Nearest Air Port is at Kolkata

Rail :

Nearest Railway station is at Jasidih