Giridih Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Giridih in 2024 | 2,972,718 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,529,344 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,443,374 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,445,474 |
| Male Population | 1,258,098 |
| Female Population | 1,187,376 |
| Area (km2) | 4,962 |
| Density/km2 | 493 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 944 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 942 |
| Literates | 1,253,475 |
| Male Literates | 783,736 |
| Female Literates | 469,739 |
| Average Literacy | 63.14% |
| Male Literacy | 76.76% |
| Female Literacy | 48.72% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 460,251 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 237,056 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 223,195 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.82% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.84% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 18.80% |
Giridih Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,856,202 |
75.90% |
2,256,399 |
| Muslims | 508,586 |
20.80% |
618,237 |
| Christian | 14,645 |
0.60% |
17,802 |
| Sikh | 937 |
0.04% |
1,139 |
| Buddhist | 650 |
0.03% |
790 |
| Jain | 1,503 |
0.06% |
1,827 |
| Not Stated | 3,733 |
0.15% |
4,538 |
| Others | 59,218 |
2.42% |
71,985 |
| Total | 2,445,474 |
100.00% |
2,972,718 |
City/Metros in Giridih District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Giridih (Nagar Parishad) | 114,533 | 139,226 |