Giridih
Giridih is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Giridih district is 4,962 km², which includes 4,909.37 km² of rural area and 52.63 km² of urban area. There are about 2,558 villages in Giridih district.
For administrative convenience, Giridih district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 13 subdivisions in Giridih district. Here is the list of all Giridih Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Giridih District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagodar | 333 | 1,58,094 |
| 2 | Bengabad | 417 | 1,53,198 |
| 3 | Birni | 340 | 1,69,451 |
| 4 | Deori | 442 | 1,82,527 |
| 5 | Dhanwar | 347 | 2,67,352 |
| 6 | Dumri | 418 | 2,26,006 |
| 7 | Gande | 369 | 1,75,087 |
| 8 | Gawan | 322 | 1,15,962 |
| 9 | Giridih | 409 | 3,72,570 |
| 10 | Jamua | 478 | 2,71,563 |
| 11 | Pirtanr | 391 | 1,09,515 |
| 12 | Sariya | 243 | 1,49,068 |
| 13 | Tisri | 454 | 95,081 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Jamua is the largest subdivision in giridih district, covering an area of 478.02 km², while Sariya is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 242.80 km². Giridih is the most populous, whereas Tisri is the least populous subdivision in giridih district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Jamua | Giridih |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sariya | Sariya |
Population of Giridih District
The population of Giridih offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Giridih, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,45,474 | 22,37,450 | 2,08,024 |
| Total Male Population | 12,58,098 | 11,49,608 | 1,08,490 |
| Total Female Population | 11,87,376 | 10,87,842 | 99,534 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,60,251 | 4,28,388 | 31,863 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,37,056 | 2,20,351 | 16,705 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,23,195 | 2,08,037 | 15,158 |
| Literate Population | 12,53,475 | 11,13,513 | 1,39,962 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,83,736 | 7,05,100 | 78,636 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,69,739 | 4,08,413 | 61,326 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,91,999 | 11,23,937 | 68,062 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,74,362 | 4,44,508 | 29,854 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,17,637 | 6,79,429 | 38,208 |
| Households | 3,96,521 | 3,60,709 | 35,812 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Giridih district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Giridih district is 24,45,474, including 12,58,098 males and 11,87,376 females. In rural areas, it is 22,37,450, including 11,49,608 males and 10,87,842 females. In urban areas, it is 2,08,024, including 1,08,490 males and 99,534 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Giridih district is 4,60,251, including 2,37,056 boys and 2,23,195 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,28,388, including 2,20,351 boys and 2,08,037 girls. In urban areas, it is 31,863, including 16,705 boys and 15,158 girls.
- Literate population in Giridih district is around 12,53,475, including 7,83,736 males and 4,69,739 females. In rural areas, it is 11,13,513, including 7,05,100 males and 4,08,413 females. In urban areas, it is 1,39,962, including 78,636 males and 61,326 females.
- Illiterate population in Giridih district is about 11,91,999, including 4,74,362 males and 7,17,637 females. In rural areas, it is 11,23,937, including 4,44,508 males and 6,79,429 females. In urban areas, it is 68,062, including 29,854 males and 38,208 females.
- There are about 3,96,521 households in Giridih district, including 3,60,709 in rural areas and 35,812 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Giridih. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 3,25,493 | 3,01,327 | 24,166 |
| SC Male Population | 1,66,447 | 1,54,039 | 12,408 |
| SC Female Population | 1,59,046 | 1,47,288 | 11,758 |
| Total ST Population | 2,38,188 | 2,35,170 | 3,018 |
| ST Male Population | 1,20,646 | 1,19,085 | 1,561 |
| ST Female Population | 1,17,542 | 1,16,085 | 1,457 |
| Population Density | 493 / km² | 456 / km² | 3,953 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Giridih district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Giridih district is approximately 3,25,493, including 1,66,447 males and 1,59,046 females. In rural areas, it is 3,01,327, including 1,54,039 males and 1,47,288 females. In urban areas, it is 24,166, including 12,408 males and 11,758 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Giridih district is about 2,38,188, including 1,20,646 males and 1,17,542 females. In rural areas, it is 2,35,170, including 1,19,085 males and 1,16,085 females. In urban areas, it is 3,018, including 1,561 males and 1,457 females.
- Overall population density of Giridih district is around 493 people per km². Rural areas have about 456 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,953 people per km².