Girhidih

Girhidih is a village located in Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanwar (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Giridih is the gram panchayat of Girhidih village.

Here you can discover what makes Girhidih unique in its vibrant Dhanwar-Giridih region. You’ll see Girhidih’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Girhidih

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Girhidih is 350941. The village spans a total geographical area of 128.31 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 825412. Dhanwar is nearest town to Girhidih village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Girhidih village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Girhidih

Population of Girhidih

According to the 2011 Census, Girhidih has a total population of about 1,549, with approximately 796 males and 753 females. The sex ratio is around 945 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 254 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 295 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.13%, with male literacy at about 67.59% and female literacy near 41.97%. There are around 222 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Girhidih's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Girhidih

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Girhidih. As per the 2011 stats, Girhidih had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Girhidih

Knowing the nearby villages of Girhidih helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Girhidih.

Frequently Asked Questions about Girhidih