Dumka
City in Jharkhand, India
Overview
Dumka is a small but lively city in Jharkhand, known as the sub-capital of the state. It combines cultural traditions with access to natural attractions, making it a gateway to the Santhal Pargana region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Jharkhand
Population
47,663
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
24.30°, 87.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$329
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$120
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
46.0°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
1233 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 57/100.