- Dumri, Gumla (community development block)
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Dumri — community development block — Coordinates 23°10′08″N 84°07′27″E / 23.1687790°N 84.1241070°ECoordinates: 23°10′08″N 84°07′27″E / 23.1687790°N 84.1241070°E Country India State Jharkhand District(s) Gumla Population 69,252 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Footnotes- CD Block
Website gumla.nic.in/ For place with same name in Giridih district, see Dumri, Giridih (community development block).Dumri (Hindi: डूमरि) is a community development block in Gumla district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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Geography
Dumri is located at 23°10′08″N 84°07′27″E / 23.1687790°N 84.1241070°E.
To the east Dumri has Chainpur block, north border has Mahuwadanr (Palamau district) and south-west has the border of Chhatisgarh.[1]
Gram Panchayats under Dumri intermediate panchayat are: Akasi, Dumri, Govindpur, Jairagi, Jarda, Jurmu, Karni, Khetali, Majhagaon, Meral, Nawadih, Shishi Karamtoli, Sikari, and Udani[2]
Demographics
In the 2001 census, Dumri block had a total population of 69, 252, out of which 35, 263 were males and 33, 989 were females. 19, 471 males were literate and 12, 575 females were literate. There is predominance of tribal people in Dumri blck. 55, 596 persons belonged to the scheduled tribes.[1]
In the Paat region primitive tribes, Korba, Asur and Birhor, have been living for centuries. The local administration and the state government have first priority to provide primary facilities to there primitive tribes.[1]
Culture
Tanginath Temple is situated at 9 km from Dumri.[1]
People
Martyr L.N.Albert Ekka, winner of the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration, was born at Jari village, under Shishi Karamtoli gram panchayat.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Dumri Block". District administration. http://gumla.nic.in/dumri_blk.html. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
- ^ "Village Panchayat Names of DUMRI,GUMLA,JHARKHAND". National Panchayat Directory,Panchayat Informatics Division,NIC. http://offerings.nic.in/directory/adminreps/viewpansumSQL.asp?selstate=3155&parenttype=B&ptype=V&button1=Submit. Retrieved 2010-04-23.
South Chotanagpur division topics General Districts Community development blocks Gumla district Basia • Bharno • Bishunpur • Chainpur • Dumri • Ghaghra • Gumla • Kamdara • Palkot • Raidih • Sisai Khunti district Arki • Karra • Khunti • Murhu block • Rania block • Torpa Ranchi district Angara • Bero • Burmu • Chanho • Kanke • Lapung • Mandar • Namkum • Ormanjhi • Ratu • Silli • Sonahatu • TamarRivers, Waterfalls, Dams North Karo • North Koel • Sankh • South Koel • Subarnarekha • Dassam Falls • Hundru Falls • Jonha Falls • Panchghagh Falls • Sadni FallsLanguages, people Transport National Highway 23 • National Highway 33 • South Eastern RailwayMining activities Central Coalfields LimitedInstitutes of higher learning Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra • Birsa Agricultural University • Indian Institute of Management Ranchi • National University of Study and Research in Law • Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences • Ranchi UniversityLok Sabha constituencies Vidhan Sabha constituencies See also Cities and towns in South Chotanagpur Division • Villages in Ranchi districtOther Divisions North Chotangapur • Kolhan • Palamu • Santhal ParganaCategories:- Community development blocks in Gumla district
- Jharkhand geography stubs
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