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★ District of Jharkhand ★

Giridih

गिरिडीह
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Area · — km²
Population · 24,45,474
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Giridih — district of Jharkhand

Giridih is a district in Jharkhand. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Giridih

Parasnath Hill, a sacred Jain pilgrimage site with 24 temples and scenic beauty.

District HQ
Giridih

Must-visit places in Giridih

temple

Parasnath Hill

Sacred Jain pilgrimage destination with 24 temples and panoramic views from the summit.

  • historical
    Gaya

    Ancient pilgrimage town famous for Vishnupad Temple and rituals for the deceased.

  • hill
    Trikut Hill

    Sacred hill with ancient temples and caves associated with Jain and Hindu traditions.

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Then & Now

Giridih district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
22,24,914
Census 2011 baseline
+19.2%
Population · 2026
26,53,004
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,59,044
Census 2011 baseline
+15.2%
Households · 2026
4,13,466
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,780 villages

Giridih district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
11,43,028Census 2011
Female population
10,81,886Census 2011
Sex ratio
947 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,59,044Census 2011
SC population
2,97,161Census 2011
ST population
2,35,007Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
26,53,004+19.2%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,13,466RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
9,71,519Census 2011
Cultivators
1,33,117Census 2011
Agri labourers
76,811Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
15,65,258 / 20,12,10778% complete
SBM-G toilets
2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Giridih district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
37 of 2,780 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 28
  • PHC· 14
  • Temple· 10
  • Railway· 6
  • High school· 1
  • Market· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Giridih district.

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All 13 mandals of Giridih

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2780 villages · 344 GPs
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Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Giridih

How many mandals and villages are in Giridih district?

Giridih district has 13 mandals and 2,780 revenue villages across 344 gram panchayats in Jharkhand.

Where is the headquarters of Giridih district?

The district headquarters of Giridih is —.

What is the pincode of Giridih district?

Giridih district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Giridih may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Giridih fall under?

Giridih district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Giridih district?

Giridih district had a population of 24,45,474 per the 2011 Census, across 2,780 villages.

When was Giridih district formed?

Giridih district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Giridih district?

Major rivers in Giridih district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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