Dumka Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Dumka in 2025 | 1,606,345 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 812,646 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 793,699 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,321,442 |
| Male Population | 668,514 |
| Female Population | 652,928 |
| Area (km2) | 3,761 |
| Density/km2 | 351 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 977 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 966 |
| Literates | 672,409 |
| Male Literates | 406,275 |
| Female Literates | 266,134 |
| Average Literacy | 61.02% |
| Male Literacy | 72.96% |
| Female Literacy | 48.82% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 219,449 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 111,641 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 107,808 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.61% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.70% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.51% |
Dumka Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,044,726 |
79.06% |
1,269,969 |
| Muslims | 106,865 |
8.09% |
129,905 |
| Christian | 86,404 |
6.54% |
105,033 |
| Sikh | 234 |
0.02% |
284 |
| Buddhist | 267 |
0.02% |
325 |
| Jain | 162 |
0.01% |
197 |
| Not Stated | 4,162 |
0.31% |
5,059 |
| Others | 78,622 |
5.95% |
95,573 |
| Total | 1,321,442 |
100.00% |
1,606,345 |