Giridih

Giridih is a Town and Subdivision in Giridih 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 Giridih Block (CD) is 02539. Total area of giridih subdivision is 409 km² including 385.07 km² rural area and 23.48 km² urban area. Giridih subdivision has a population of 3,72,570 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,64,310 while rural population is 2,08,260. Giridih has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Giridih subdivision has a population density of 911.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 63,426 houses in the sub-district, including 28,140 urban houses and 35,286 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 57.85% population of giridih subdivision is literate, out of which 65.31% males and 49.79% females are literate.

List of Villages in Giridih Subdivision

Giridih Subdivision has a total of 216 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 Giridih Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Giridih Subdivision

The population profile of Giridih 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 Giridih'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 Giridih 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.