Google Map Of Gumla

District Code: NA
Official Website - http://gumla.nic.in/
Area (km²) - 5,327 km² (2,057 sq mi)
Population Density Of Gumla- 193 /km² (500 /sq mi)
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Time zone Of Gumla - IST (UTC+5:30)
Elevation Of Gumla - 647 metres (2,123 ft)
Sex Ratio - 993
Division - South Chotanagpur

For centuries, the place was a meeting center for people from the hinterland who flocked here to exchange goods using the barter system, and the place was called Gaw-Mela. Gumla is believed to derive its name from Gaw-Mela, which consists of two words of Hindi (also used in several local dialects), namely, Gaw (cows and the cattle) and Mela, that is, a fair.

During British rule Gumla was under Lohardaga district. In 1843 it was brought under Bishunpur province that was further named Ranchi. In fact Ranchi district came into existence in 1899. In 1902 Gumla became Sub-division under Ranchi district. On 18 MAY 1984 Gumla District came into existence.
Gumla enjoys a good climate characterized by a pleasant cold and temperate weather conditions. Gumla has a sub-tropical climate. Temperature ranges from maximum 40 to 20°C during summer, and minimum 21 to 3°C during winter. The annual rainfall is about 1450 mm. From June to September the rainfall level is about 1,150 mm.