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Giridih | |
State - District(s) |
Jharkhand - Giridih |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 289 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
98,569 - |
Giridih is a city and a municipality in Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
[edit] Geography
Giridih is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 289 metres (948 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Giridih had a population of 98,569. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Giridih has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 63%. In Giridih, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.