Giridih
Giridih is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Giridih is 4,962 km² including 4,909.37 km² rural area and 52.63 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Giridih has a population of 24,45,474 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,08,024 while rural population is 22,37,450. Giridih has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 492.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,96,521 houses in the district, including 35,812 urban houses and 3,60,709 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,558 villages in giridih district.
The Giridih district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Jamua is the largest subdivision in giridih district covering area of 478.02 km² while Sariya is the smallest subdivision in giridih district covering area of 242.80 km². Giridih is the most populous whereas Tisri is the least populous subdivision in giridih district. 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 |
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 |
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 |