Giridih Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Giridih district in Jharkhand.
Administrative Details of Giridih
Giridih comprises 2,749 villages, of which 2,558 are inhabited and 191 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,96,521, spread across 4,962 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,749(2,558 inhabited • 191 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 3,96,521 |
| Total Area | 4,962 km² |
Giridih Urban & Rural Population
Giridih had 2,08,024 people in urban areas (8.5%) and 22,37,450 people in rural areas (91.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 22,37,450 | 91.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,08,024 | 8.5% |
| Total | 24,45,474 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Giridih
The total population comprises 12,58,098 males (51.4%) and 11,87,376 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 944 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 11,49,608 | 1,08,490 | 12,58,098 |
| 👩 Female | 10,87,842 | 99,534 | 11,87,376 |
Literacy Rate in Giridih
The literacy rate is 51.26%. Male literacy stands at 62.3% while female literacy is 39.56%, indicating a gender gap of 22.74 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,53,475.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,05,100 | 78,636 | 7,83,736 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,08,413 | 61,326 | 4,69,739 |
| Total Literate | 11,13,513 | 1,39,962 | 12,53,475 |
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About Giridih Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Giridih in Jharkhand has a total population of 24,45,474 with a literacy rate of 51.26% and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Giridih district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.