Civil Court, Gumla

ABOUT DISTRICT COURT

An Introduction Blesses with nature's beauty , The District of Gumla is covered by dense forest , hills and river. It is situated in the southwest portion of the Jharkhand State.The District was carved out of Ranchi Distict on 18th May 1983. Previously it was a sub-division of old Ranchi District. The district lies between 22o 35" 23o 33" north latitude and 84o 40" to 85o 1" east longtitude . The various legends are in currency regarding its name. The most popular one ascribes to its word "Gumla" in Mundari language , which relates to the occupoation of the local Tribes in rice processing work (Dhan-Kutna). The Second legend "Gau-Mela" related to cattle fair. cattle fair was weekly held in Gumla town every Tuesday. In rural areas , Nagpuri and Sadri people still call it "Gumla".

Till 30th April 2001 Gumla District consisted of 2 sub-divisions viz Gumla and Simdega. But after the Creations of Jharkhand State , a new district of Simdega was carved out of Gumla district on 30th April , 2001. Now Gumla district consists of only one sub-division namely Gumla . Total area of the district is about 5327 sq. km . The total population od[...]