Giridih
Giridih is a district and city located in Jharkhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Giridih district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Giridih District overview
Giridih is Town in Jharkhand serves as administrative headquarter of Giridih district. Total area of Giridih District is 4,962 km² including 4,909 km² rural area and 53 km² urban area. There are 13 Subdivisions part of Giridih District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Giridih District, Giridih has 2749 villages.
Jamua is the largest tehsil in Giridih district by area covering 478.02 km2 and Sariya is the smallest tehsil in Giridih district by area covering 242.802 km2. Giridih is the largest tehsil by population while Tisri is the smallest tehsil by population in Giridih district.
Population of Giridih District
As of the 2011 census, Giridih district has a population of approximately 2,445,474 peoples which is divided into urban population of 208,024 and rular population of 2,237,450. The population density in Giridih region is about 492.8 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,258,098 | 1,187,376 | 2,445,474 |
| Rural | 1,149,608 | 1,087,842 | 2,237,450 |
| Urban | 108,490 | 99,534 | 208,024 |
Households of Giridih District
There are about 396,521 houses in the district, including 35,812 urban houses and 360,709 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.17 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 396,521 |
| Rural | 360,709 |
| Urban | 35,812 |
List Of Subdivision in Giridih District
Giridih district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 13 tehsils in Giridih district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Giridih:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bagodar | 332.5 | 158,094 |
| Bengabad | 416.5 | 153,198 |
| Birni | 339.7 | 169,451 |
| Deori | 441.8 | 182,527 |
| Dhanwar | 346.9 | 267,352 |
| Dumri | 418.5 | 226,006 |
| Gande | 369.4 | 175,087 |
| Gawan | 322.3 | 115,962 |
| Giridih | 408.5 | 372,570 |
| Jamua | 478.0 | 271,563 |
| Pirtanr | 390.7 | 109,515 |
| Sariya | 242.8 | 149,068 |
| Tisri | 454.3 | 95,081 |
Frequently Asked Question About Giridih District
How many villages are there in Giridih district ?
There are 2749 villages in the Giridih district.
What is the population of Giridih district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Giridih district is 2,445,474
How many town or city are there in Giridih district ?
There are 12 town or city in the Giridih district.
How many Subdivision in Giridih district ?
There are 13 Subdivision in Giridih district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Giridih district
Jamua is the largest Subdivision in Giridih district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Giridih district ?
Sariya is the smallest Subdivision in Giridih district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Giridih district ?
Giridih is the most populated Subdivision in Giridih district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Giridih district ?
Tisri is the most least populated Subdivision in Giridih district.