 Within the framework of administrative divisions, the urban-type settlement of Chulman is incorporated within Neryungrinsky District as the Settlement of Chulman.As a municipal division, the Settlement of Chulman, together with one rural locality (the "selo" of Bolshoy Khatymi) under direct jurisdiction of Neryungrinsky District, is incorporated within Neryungrinsky Municipal District as Chulman Urban Settlement.Employment in Chulman is mainly in the mining of coal, granite, and gemstones industries, as well as at the power station.