Living in Dumka
Dumka is a large place in Jharkhand, India, home to 47,663 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 22%, #790 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 46%, #1,624 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 46%, #1,646 of 3,608).
Residents47,663
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport218 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+61 km
Within 30 km64,800 people
Terrain around itabout 140 m, height range 60 m
Main railway line53.4 km
Distance to New Delhi1,110 km
Within 10 km47,663 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 38 min, sunset 12:28
See Dumka on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dumka
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 38 min and sets around 12:28; in late June it sets around 15:02.
How Dumka ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Jharkhand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #2,804 of 3,335 | #56 of 72 | Map |
| Low-income household | 34 | #3,212 of 3,608 | #68 of 77 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #3,072 of 3,335 | #64 of 72 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #3,065 of 3,335 | #63 of 72 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,446 of 3,335 | #45 of 72 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #2,581 of 3,335 | #56 of 72 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,752 of 3,608 | #39 of 77 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #3,013 of 3,608 | #61 of 77 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #3,148 of 3,335 | #64 of 72 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #3,073 of 3,608 | #63 of 77 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 6 | #3,288 of 3,608 | #68 of 77 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #2,942 of 3,335 | #57 of 72 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #1,646 of 3,608 | #27 of 77 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #3,393 of 3,608 | #70 of 77 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 13 | #2,588 of 3,608 | #53 of 77 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #1,624 of 3,608 | #27 of 77 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #2,545 of 3,608 | #59 of 77 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #2,881 of 3,608 | #60 of 77 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #790 of 3,608 | #25 of 77 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 5 | #3,367 of 3,608 | #70 of 77 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Basukinath 22 km
- Siuri 49 km
- Dubrājpur 55 km
- Rampur Hat 55 km
- Sainthia 56 km
- Jāmtāra 57 km
- Chittaranjan 58 km
- Nalhāti 59 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.