District at a glance
Largest villages in Giridih district
- BekoBagodar block15,727
- Pihra-AnshGawan block15,578
- JarmuneBagodar block15,269
- AtkaBagodar block13,924
- Doranda DakshinDhanwar block12,663
- DorandaDhanwar block12,663
- MandramoSuriya block11,558
- Kulgo DakshiniDumri block10,239
- BagodarBagodar block9,934
- KeshwariSuriya block9,625
Census 2011 population
Pincodes in Giridih district
20 PIN codes across the villages of Giridih district. Open one for its villages, post offices and bank branches.
Giridih district
Giridih is a district of Jharkhand. The Local Government Directory lists 13 blocks and 2,780 revenue villages here, home to a rural population of 22,24,914 (Census 2011, sum of villages).
District officials
All 13 blocks of Giridih
Click any block to see its villages, posts, and local services.
Gram panchayats of Giridih, block-wise →
Neighbouring districts of Giridih, by distance →
Compare Giridih's two largest villages, Beko and Pihra-Ansh →
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Villages of Giridih
170 of 2,780 villages are mapped so far, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a point to open its page.
Giridih district by the numbers
Sums of the Census 2011 village figures we hold — rural areas only; towns are not included. Each figure covers the villages that report it.
Census 2011
Headcount and household counts from the decennial Census of India.
- Population
- 22,24,914 Census 2011
- Male population
- 11,43,028 Census 2011
- Female population
- 10,81,886 Census 2011
- Households
- 3,59,044 Census 2011
- Villages counted
- 2,532 Census 2011
Derived from the Census counts
Ratios computed from the sums on the left; no projection or estimate.
- Sex ratio
- 947 females per 1,000 males
- Household size
- 6.2 persons per household
- Literacy rate
- 61.6% literates ÷ population aged 7+
Constituencies covering Giridih
Based on the 2,587 of 2,780 villages we can place. Boundaries are approximate.
Mandi prices · Giridih
No market in Giridih district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Jamui APMC, Jamui district — about 47 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal · Arkasheela Mattigulla | Jamui APMC | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cauliflower · African Sarson | Jamui APMC | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,600 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · 1st Sort | Jamui APMC | 4,200 | 4,200 | 4,200 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Tomato · Deshi | Jamui APMC | 3,400 | 3,400 | 3,400 | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Cucumbar(Kheera) · Cucumbar | Jamui APMC | 4,100 | 4,100 | 4,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Jamui APMC | 850 | 850 | 850 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Jamui APMC | 4,500 | 4,500 | 4,500 | 18 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Giridih's shops.
News near Giridih
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Notice Regarding Enlistment/Registration of Contractors (Zila Parishad Office, Gumla)
District Administration, Gumla · 31 Oct 2026
- Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of Event and Celebrity Management Agency for Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav–2027
District Administration, Chatra · 27 Oct 2026
- General Notice From District Sports Office Jamtara
District Administration, Jamtara · 24 Oct 2026
- Press release from the District Sports Office, Latehar.
District Administration, Latehar · 24 Oct 2026
All official news · Summaries are ours; the original release is the record.
Government jobs near Giridih
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
No verified government job notices for Giridih right now. We check official commission notices every night.
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Events in Giridih → · All emergency numbers →
Essential services & places near Giridih
- Banks, ATMs & post offices (369)
- Hospitals & clinics (177)
- Schools & anganwadis (2)
- Temples (4)
- Mosques (3)
- Other places of worship (38)
- Transport (46)
- Community places (8)
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People often ask about Giridih district
Which state is Giridih district in?
Giridih district is in Jharkhand.
How many blocks and villages are there in Giridih district?
Giridih district has 13 blocks and 2,780 revenue villages in the Local Government Directory (LGD).
What is the rural population of Giridih district?
The villages of Giridih district had a combined population of 22,24,914 at the 2011 Census (rural areas only; towns are not included).
What is the LGD code of Giridih district?
The Local Government Directory code of Giridih district is 329.
Answers are built from the Local Government Directory, Census 2011 village records and the Election Commission's seat lists.