Jaridih

Jaridih is a Town and Subdivision in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Jaridih Block (CD) is 02594. Total area of jaridih subdivision is 201 km² including 179.70 km² rural area and 21.63 km² urban area. Jaridih subdivision has a population of 1,04,988 peoples, out of which urban population is 29,317 while rural population is 75,671. Jaridih has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Jaridih subdivision has a population density of 521.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,136 houses in the sub-district, including 5,731 urban houses and 15,405 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.80% population of jaridih subdivision is literate, out of which 68.45% males and 48.41% females are literate.

List of Villages in Jaridih Subdivision

Jaridih Subdivision has a total of 42 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Jaridih Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jaridih Subdivision

The population profile of Jaridih Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Jaridih's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jaridih Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.