Sariya

Sariya 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 Sariya Block (CD) is 02542. Total area of sariya subdivision is 243 km² including 224.12 km² rural area and 18.68 km² urban area. Sariya subdivision has a population of 1,49,068 peoples, out of which urban population is 18,933 while rural population is 1,30,135. Sariya has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Sariya subdivision has a population density of 613.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 22,765 houses in the sub-district, including 3,229 urban houses and 19,536 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 53.99% population of sariya subdivision is literate, out of which 65.66% males and 41.55% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sariya Subdivision

Sariya Subdivision has a total of 69 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 Sariya Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sariya Subdivision

The population profile of Sariya 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 Sariya'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 Sariya 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.