Dumka Population 2026
Dumka has a population of 47,663, making it the #1165 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 266× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,663
Rank in India
#1165
Coordinates
24.27°N, 87.25°E
~150 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata
Distance to capital (New Delhi)
1,109 km
689 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Jharkhand
Cities near Dumka
- Basukinath17,123 people · ~22 km away
- Siuri64,659 people · ~49 km away
- Dubrājpur35,087 people · ~55 km away
- Rampur Hat53,468 people · ~55 km away
- Sainthia43,221 people · ~56 km away
- Jāmtāra29,415 people · ~57 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dumka?
Dumka has a population of 47,663 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1165 biggest city in India.
What region is Dumka in?
Dumka is located in Jharkhand, India.
Is Dumka the capital of India?
No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,109 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.