Giridih
District in JHARKHAND
Giridih District of JHARKHAND has a total population of 24,45,474 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,58,098 are males while 11,87,376 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 24,45,474
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 51.26%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 944
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Giridih has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.82% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 942 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 944.
Total Children
4,60,251
18.82% of population
Boys
2,37,056
51.5%
Girls
2,23,195
48.5%
Child Sex Ratio
942
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Giridih stands at 944 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 76.76% while female literacy is at 48.72%, showing a gender gap of 28.04%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.31% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.74% of total population in Giridih.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 24,45,474, 10,36,277 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.38% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 39.85% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 60.15% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,12,912
- Marginal Workers
- 6,23,365
- Non-Workers
- 14,09,197
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 1,53,198
Gande
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Population: 3,72,570
Birni
Population: 1,69,451
Bagodar
Population: 1,58,094
Sariya
Population: 1,49,068
Dumri
Population: 2,26,006
Pirtanr
Population: 1,09,515
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 12,58,098 males (51.4%) and 11,87,376 females (48.6%) out of 24,45,474 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,53,475 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 76.76%, Female 48.72%, Overall %. Gender gap is 28.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Giridih district in JHARKHAND?
Giridih district in JHARKHAND has a total population of 24,45,474 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,58,098 males and 11,87,376 females.
What is the literacy rate of Giridih district?
The overall literacy rate of Giridih district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.76% and female literacy is 48.72%.
What is the sex ratio in Giridih district?
The sex ratio in Giridih district is 944 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Giridih district?
Giridih district has 4,60,251 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,37,056 are boys and 2,23,195 are girls. The child sex ratio is 942 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Giridih district?
Out of the total population of 24,45,474, 10,36,277 people (42.4%) are engaged in work activities in Giridih district.