population in the district spoke Sadri, 29.61% Kurukh, 7% Hindi, 4.69% Mundari, 3.73% Kharia and 2.31% Urdu as their first language. Education In 1986, Rakesh Popli and his wife, Rama (an expert in childhood education), founded the first Ekal Vidyalaya (one-teacher) schools to bring education to the tribes of the region. From 2018, Deptt. of Higher and Technical Education, Govt. of Jharkhand is going to start Polytechnic College "Gumla Polytechnic".The Polytechnic college will be run and manage under "PPP" Mode by Gumla Educational Foundation. Three colleges under Ranchi University: Kartik Oraon College Karunavati Devi Memorial College Women's College Technical Institute Gumla Polytechnic IIST Computer Institute Media INFOTECH Wings IT Schools in Gumla: Adarsh Vidya Mandir School, Pugu Chanchal Cygnus School, Dumerdih D.A.V. Public School, Neemtoli Don Bosco School, Bhamni Kendriya Vidyalaya Gumla Notre Dame School Oxford Public School S.S. High School Saraswati Shishu-Vidya Mandir Solitaire Educational Academy St. Ignatius School St. Patrick School St. Stephen's School Ursuline Convent School Wescott Public School Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Masaria Dam St. Ignatius School, founded in 1935 and administered by the Jesuits, has produced international-level hockey players. Culture Gumla has a rich culture. The majority of people speak Nagpuri and Hindi. Karma - A holy festival celebrated by the people in almost all places of this district. Sarhul - A festival celebrated by the people and Jhankis and Rallies were organised around the main town Gumla. Ladies put flowers (Gulaichi Flower) on their hair and gents put it on their ears. Ramnavami - A holy festival celebrated with huge sound, and Jhankies and Rallies. Tourist attractions Palkot Fort- Palkot Fort is a historic place which was one of the capital of the Nagvanshi dynasty. It is located in Palkot block of the district. Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary Anjan - Small village about away from Gumla. The name of the village has been derived from the name of goddess Anjani, mother of Hanuman. Many objects of archeological importance obtained from this place has been placed at Patna Museum. It is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Hapamuni - The ancient village Mahamaya temple that is the identity of this village. Hapamuni Mahamaya temple traces its origin to 11th century. It also has some ancient rock sculpture in front of temple dating to that period. Moreover, with the arrival of Hapamuni agro tech, the village economy has reached new dimensions. Nagfeni - It is known