Giridih District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy

Giridih District Jharkhand Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Giridih district with an area of 4, 962 sq km had a population of 2.45 million in 2011 which is estimated to be 3.23 million by 2025. The district has a sex ratio of 944 females per 1000 males, a literacy rate of 63.14%, and the majority of the population resides in the villages. The primary languages spoken in the district are Khortha, Hindi, Santali, and Urdu. The district is home to 12 urban localities, almost 2, 750 villages, and a considerable population of SC (13.31%) and ST (9.74%). 

Giridih District Census 2021 – Full Data & Analysis

Quick Overview of District Census 2021

• District: Giridih (Jharkhand)
• Projected 2025 Population: 3,230,000 (~32.4 lakhs)
• 2011 Population: 2,445,474 (24.45 lakhs)
• Population Density (2011): 493/sq.km
• Sex Ratio: 944 females per 1000 males (2011) [Urban: 918, Rural: 947]
• Literacy Rate: 63.14% (Male: 76.76%, Female: 48.72%)
• Urban Population: 8.51% (208,024)
• Rural Population: 91.49% (2,237,450)
• SC population: 3,25,493 (13.31%)
• ST population: 2,38,188 (9.74%)
• District Area: 4,962 sq.km
• Households: 396,521
• Villages: 2,749
• Towns: 12
• Main language: Khortha (68.71%), Hindi (13.55%), Santali (8.99%), Urdu (7.47%)

Historic Census Population & Growth (1901–2036 Projection)

Year	Population	Growth Rate (%)
1901	375,866	—
1951	618,129	10.6
1981	1,161,066	2.17 (decadal avg.)
2001	1,905,343	27.28
2011	2,445,474	28.33
2025	3,230,000	~32.2
2036	3,331,148	36.22

Population, Sex Ratio, Literacy – Urban vs Rural (2011)

Segment	Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Literacy Rate
Urban	208,024	108,490	99,534	918	907	79.45%
Rural	2,237,450	1,149,608	1,087,842	947	944	61.55%

Religion-wise Population (2011)

Religion	Count	Percentage
Hindu	1,856,202	75.90%
Muslim	508,586	20.80%
Christian	14,645	0.60%
Other religions (Sarna etc.)	59,218	2.42%
Jain	1,503	0.06%
Sikh	937	0.04%
Buddhist	650	0.03%
Religion not stated	3,733	0.15%

SC / ST Population (2011)

Category	Population	Percent	Male	Female	Sex Ratio
SC	325,493	13.31%	166,447	159,046	956
ST	238,188	9.74%	120,646	117,542	975

Child Population (0–6 years) & Sex Ratio

• Total: 460,251 (18.82%)
• Male child: 237,056
• Female child: 223,195
• Child Sex Ratio: 942 girls per 1000 boys
• Urban: 31,863
• Rural: 428,388

Languages Spoken (2011)

• Khortha: 68.71%
• Hindi: 13.55%
• Santali: 8.99%
• Urdu: 7.47%

Households, Area, Density

• Total Area: 4,962 Sq.KM
• Number of Households: 396,521
• Towns: 12
• Villages: 2,749
• Houseless Families: 178 (Population: 844)
• Population Density (2011): 493 people per sq.km

Workforce Profile

• Total workers: 1,036,277 (42.38% of population), Male: 623,946; Female: 412,331

Sub-districts/Taluks/Blocks

Block / Tahsil Name
Bagodar
Bengabad
Birni
Deori
Dhanwar
Dumri
Gande
Gawan
Giridih
Jamua
Pirtanr
Sariya
Tisri

City / Urban Agglomeration Data

Name	Type	Population	Male	Female
Giridih (UA)	Urban Agglomeration	143,630	74,901	68,729
Giridih (Nagar Parishad)	City	114,533	59,966	54,567

Socio-Economic and General Facts

• Main resources: Coal, mica (notably in Gawan and Tisri blocks), major rivers: Barakar, Sakri, Usri (Usri Falls)
• Largest hill: Parasnath (Shikharji), sacred Jain pilgrimage
• Sports: Giridih Stadium (largest in region)
• Backward district, supported by federal grants (BRGF)
• Notable flora: Sal, bamboo, mahua, palash, kend, Asian pear, medicinal plants

FAQ: Giridih District Census & Population

• Q: What is the population of Giridih district in 2025?
• A: Projected at 3,230,000 (~32.4 lakhs)
• Q: What is the sex ratio of Giridih?
• A: 944 females per 1000 males (2011)
• Q: What is the literacy rate of Giridih?
• A: 63.14% (Male: 76.76%; Female: 48.72%)
• Q: What are the main religions?
• A: Hindu (75.90%), Muslim (20.80%), Sarna/other (2.42%), Christian (0.60%)
• Q: Key languages spoken?
• A: Khortha, Hindi, Santali, Urdu
• Q: Urban / Rural population share?
• A: 8.51% urban, 91.49% rural (2011)
• Q: Name all the blocks/subdistricts?
• A: Bagodar, Bengabad, Birni, Deori, Dhanwar, Dumri, Gande, Gawan, Giridih, Jamua, Pirtanr, Sariya, Tisri
• Q: Total workforce?
• A: 1,036,277 workers (623,946 male; 412,331 female)
• Q: Total villages/towns?
• A: 2,749 villages; 12 towns
• Q: Scheduled Castes/Tribes %?
• A: SC: 13.31%, ST: 9.74%