Giridih Population in 2026
In 2026, Giridih Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.61 Lac (4,60,971), indicating a 23.73% increased from Giridih's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.23 Lac.
Giridih Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Giridih Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.66 Lac (4,66,004), projecting a 25.08% increased from Giridih's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 2.41 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.25 Lac.
Giridih Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Giridih Tehsil has a population of 3.73 Lac (3,72,570) with 1.93 Lac (1,93,311) males and 1.79 Lac (1,79,259) females.The sex ratio in Giridih is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Giridih Tehsil is 65.24 k (65,235) which is 17.51% of Giridih Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Giridih Tehsil is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Giridih Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Giridih District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Giridih Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Giridih Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.73 Lac (2,72,940), accounting for 73.26% of the Giridih Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.42 Lac (1,42,051), and the Hindu female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,30,889).
Giridih Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Giridih Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 92.44 k (92,444), accounting for 24.81% of the Giridih Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 47.54 k (47,537), and the Muslim female population is around 44.91 k (44,907).
Giridih Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,72,940 | 73.26% |
| Muslim | 92,444 | 24.81% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,987 | 0.8% |
| Christian | 2,590 | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 663 | 0.18% |
| Jain | 543 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 348 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 55 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGiridih Urban Population
The Urban population of Giridih Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,64,310), with 85.67 k (85,668) being males and 78.64 k (78,642) being females, making up 44.1% of the Giridih total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Giridih Rural Population
The Rural population of Giridih Tehsil is 2.08 Lac (2,08,260), with 1.08 Lac (1,07,643) being males and 1.01 Lac (1,00,617) being females, making up 55.9% of the Giridih total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Giridih Literacy Rate
Giridih Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.12% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Giridih Tehsil is 79.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Giridih Tehsil is 60.41 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Giridih Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.53%, while in the rural regions of Giridih Tehsil, it is around 62.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Giridih
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.12 | 79.12 | 60.41 |
| Urban Area | 79.53 | 85.2 | 73.36 |
| Rural Area | 62.34 | 74.06 | 49.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Giridih
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.97 | 79.81 | 59.28 |
| Muslim | 70.62 | 77.25 | 63.57 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48.39 | 60.32 | 34.64 |
| Christian | 78.3 | 83.27 | 73.37 |
Giridih Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Giridih Tehsil is 58.76 k (58,762) with 30.26 k (30,264) males and 28.50 k (28,498) females, which is 15.77% of Giridih Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Giridih Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Giridih Tehsil is 32.55 k (32,547) with 16.62 k (16,622) males and 15.93 k (15,925) females, which is 8.74% of Giridih Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Giridih
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 928 |
| Urban Area | 918 |
| Rural Area | 935 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Giridih
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 922 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 876 |
| Christian | 1019 |
Giridih Area & Households
The Total Area of Giridih Tehsil is 408.55 Square KM, with a population density of 912 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Giridih Tehsil are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Giridih Tehsil are 222.The Total Number of households in Giridih Tehsil are 63.43 k(63,426).
Giridih Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Giridih Tehsil, there are about 1.15 Lac (1,15,176) workers, making up nearly 30.91% of the Giridih Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 91.20 k (91,204) are male workers, and about 23.97 k (23,972) are female workers.
Giridih - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.61 Lac (4,60,971) | 23.73% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.66 Lac (4,66,004) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,036) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.76 Lac (4,76,080) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,112) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.86 Lac (4,85,742) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.90 Lac (4,90,103) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.94 Lac (4,94,453) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.99 Lac (4,98,803) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.03 Lac (5,03,153) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.08 Lac (5,07,504) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Giridih Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.08 Lac (5,07,504), with a male population of 2.61 Lac (2,60,858) and a female population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,591). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Giridih Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.25%.