Giridih district is one of the twenty-four districts of Jharkhand state , India , and Giridih is the administrative headquarters of this district. As of 2011 it is the third most populous district of Jharkhand (out of 24 ), after Ranchi and Dhanbad .
35-594: Giridih is headquarters of the Giridih district of Jharkhand state, India. The city of Giridih is known for its industrial and health sectors, as well as its scenery. Giridih houses the Giridih Coalfield which is one of the oldest coalfields to be worked in India. Giridih is one of the six Data Processing Centres of Data Processing Division (DPD) of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) . Before 1972, Giridih
70-399: A literacy rate of 63.14%. 8.51% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 13.31% and 9.74% of the population respectively. Languages of Giridih district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 68.71% of the population in the district spoke Khortha , 13.55% Hindi , 8.99% Santali and 7.47% Urdu as their first language. Khortha,
105-474: A blend of Magahi and Hindi with little connection to Bengali , is the main language spoken in Giridih district. The tribal people speak Santhali . The district has rich forest resources and have several jungles of sal trees and bamboos , and a variety of other indigenous trees. Among other common trees are bamboo , semal , Mahua , palash , kusum , kend, Asian pear and bhelwa . Parasnath hills have
140-562: A growing economy. This town used to bustle with economic activity in the period from the 1960s to 1980s when the mineral mica processing and export community reaped tremendous gains through exports to the USSR . However, since the decline of the USSR and its split into twelve CIS countries, the industry has slowly declined and is currently ailing. On the southern side of Giridih, in Beniadih, are
175-568: A lot in the trade data, mainly mica is exported to China, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, US the total value of mica exports is US$ 100 million, the leading mica exporters are Jalan Mica Exports, Ratan Mica Exports, Jai Mica, Mount Hill, Chandauri Mica Syndicate Etc. In 2006 the Indian government named Giridh one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 21 districts in Jharkhand currently receiving funds from
210-399: A number of plants having medicinal use . Leopards , bears , jackals , wild pigs , and hares are the wild animals found in certain parts of the district which have thick forests. 24°10′48″N 86°19′12″E / 24.18000°N 86.32000°E / 24.18000; 86.32000 Parasnath railway station Sources: Parasnath railway station , station code PNME,
245-440: Is available. Boro Aerodrome is an airstrip at the district headquarters of Giridih. Giridih is well connected to some of the popular airports of Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal and they are: As of 2011 India census, Giridih Urban Agglomeration had a population of 143,529, it is the seventh largest city of Jharkhand. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Giridih has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than
280-632: Is connected to Madhupur Junction (MDP) located 38 km to the east by a single broad gauge railway line. There is a single passenger train which runs five times a day between the two stations and takes about an hour to reach Giridih. Giridih is under the administration of the Asansol division of the Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways . New Giridih railway station (NGRH) lies to the north of Giridih city in Gadi. It became operational after
315-605: Is on the Asansol–Gaya section of the Grand Chord and serves the town of Isri in Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand . The Parasnath Hill or Shikharji , located nearby, with a height of 1,365 m (4,478 ft) is the highest mountain in the state of Jharkhand. The word Parasnath comes from the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism , Parshva . Jains refer to the Parasnath Hill as Shikharji , and it
350-571: Is one of the two most prominent Jain pilgrimage centers, the other being Shatrunjaya , in Gujarat . According to Jain belief, twenty of the tirthankaras got moksha from Shikharji. The Grand Chord was opened in 1906. There are plans from the Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban, for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji . construction of which
385-504: Is the largest sports venue by capacity in the region. It is located in the town of Mahthadih . The district, covering an area of around 4854 km², is bounded on the north by Jamui district and Nawada district of Bihar state , on the east by the districts of Deoghar and Jamtara , on the south by Dhanbad and Bokaro , and on the west by Hazaribagh and Koderma districts. Giridih has an average elevation of 289 metres (948 feet). Śrī Sammeta Shikharji also known as
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#1732772056757420-684: Is under the administration of the Dhanbad division of the Eastern Central Railway zone. A new rail line is proposed between New Giridih and Parasnath via Madhuban to cater to the needs of locals and Jain Tourists coming to Madhuban, Parasnath. There are other proposals as well to connect New Giridih with Dhanbad Junction via Tundi and Govindpur, and with Jhajha via Bengabad, Chakai and Sono. The NH 19 (old NH 2)/ Grand Trunk Road passes through Giridih district but away from
455-495: The 2011 census Giridih district has a population of 2,445,474 roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait or the US state of New Mexico . This gives it a ranking of 182nd in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 497 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,290/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 28.33%. Giridih has a sex ratio of 943 females for every 1000 males, and
490-466: The Parasnath Hills , located in Giridih district is the highest mountain peak in Jharkhand. It is a conical granite peak located 4,477 feet (1,365 metres) above the sea level. Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the district. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map. Nageshwar Prasad Sinha was the first MP from Giridih when
525-399: The Parasnath Hills ,it is one of the holiest place of Jainism , located in Giridih is the highest mountain peak in Jharkhand. It is a conical granite peak located 4,477 feet (1,382 metres) above the sea level . Gawan and Tisari blocks of the district have several mica mines, and coal is found abundantly at several places throughout the district. Parasnath Hills are located in
560-544: The Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Presently, there are more than a dozen Sponge Iron and Rolling Mill Factories in Giridih. The name of few are Mongia Steel, SriBir, Siscon, Baba, Salasar, SriRam, Lal Steel, Saluja Gold, Gouri Shanker etc. There is an Industrial Area adjacent to the city, which is full of small, medium and large Factories, these units provide employment to the locals and also to people from different parts of
595-591: The Kharagdiha gadis were separately settled as zamindari estates. Some of the notable Kharagdiha Zamindari estates were Koderma , Gadi Palganj , Ledo Gadi , Gande Gadi, Ghoranji Gadi and Gadi Sirsia . Giridih district was created on 6 December 1972 by carving some parts of Hazaribagh district . In 1999 part of it became Bokaro district . It is currently a part of the Red Corridor . The 15,000-capacity football and cricket stadium named Giridih Stadium
630-494: The South-West Frontier Agency before being renamed to Hazaribag, which became the administrative headquarters. The Kharagdiha Rajas were settled as Rajas of Raj Dhanwar in 1809, and the Kharagdiha gadis were separately settled as zamindari estates. Some of the notable Kharagdiha Zamindari Estates were Koderma , Gadi Palganj , Ledo Gadi , Gande Gadi, Ghoranji Gadi and Gadi Sirsia . The town of Giridih
665-586: The above project for early starting of the project. In a land acquisition application submitted to DLAO/Giridih by DyCE/Con/HZME office, ₹78.27 Crores were demanded for Raiyati land of 26 villages and payment for land acquisition is yet awaited for deposition of fund from Government of Jharkhand. The Gomoh–Koderma sector was electrified in 1961–62. It is a holy place to visit with innumerable temples, shrines, and meditation halls amid natural scenery and wildlife. There are two recognized routes to Parasnath Hill. The summit of Parasnath Hill can be reached either from
700-411: The city. Giridih has a bus terminus in the centre of the town. The bus stand is divided into platforms for private buses. A government bus terminus is just adjacent to the main bus terminus. There are regular bus services from the city to other parts in the district. Bus service to Ranchi , Dhanbad , Bokaro , Hazaribagh , Deoghar , Jamshedpur , Durgapur , Kolkata , Howrah , Asansol , and Patna
735-626: The coal mines of Central Coalfields Limited , a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (a Maharatna and the world's largest coal miner). It is the largest industry in the Giridih district and major contributor to the economy of the town. Central Coalfields Limited itself is a Miniratna. The Data Processing Center of Data Processing Division (DPD) of National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) provides complete IT solution from sample selection, software development to processing and tabulation of data canvassed through various socio-economic surveys of National Sample Survey Organisation. Mica business also contribute
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#1732772056757770-479: The country. These are namely Mongia Steel, Saluja Steel & Power, and Shivam Group of Companies. However, pollution remains a critical issue in the surroundings of the Industrial Area which needs to be addressed by Municipal Corporation of Giridih, Chamber of Industries & Commerce and other authorities. Notable colleges include: Notable schools include: Giridih district Giridh district
805-520: The district. There are two major rivers, namely, the Barakar River and the Sakri River . Barakar River passes through Birni and Pirtand blocks. Sakari river drains the areas of Deori and Gawan blocks. There are several smaller rivers, including Usri , with a major tourist attraction - Usri Falls . Following are the four subdivision of the district: Giridih district comprises
840-642: The following 13 blocks: In 2006 the Indian government named Giridh one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 21 districts in Jharkhand currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The DDP of Giridih District is ₹1,97,771(2003-04) and Income Per Capita is ₹9921(2003-04). There are six Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituencies in this district. Dhanwar, Bagodar, Jamua and Gandey assembly constituencies are part of Kodarma constituency . Giridih and Dumri assembly constituencies are part of Giridih constituency. According to
875-629: The medical facilities, it had 4 hospitals (allopathic and others), 53 dispensaries, 53 health centres, 1 family welfare centre, 5 maternity and child welfare centres, 7 maternity homes, 1 TB hospital/ clinic, 16 nursing homes, 3 chairtable hospital/ nursing homes, 2 veterinary hospitals, 25 medicine shops. Among the educational facilities it had 28 primary schools, 15 middle schools, 7 secondary schools, 8 senior secondary schools, 3 general degree colleges. It had 2 recognised shorthand, type-writing and vocational training centre,1 non-formal education centre (Sarva Siksha Abhiyan), 1 special school for disabled. Among
910-401: 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. The language spoken is known as Khortha. Giridih Urban Agglomeration is composed of Giridih ( Nagar Parishad ), Paratdih ( CT ), Sirsia (CT), Pertodih (CT) and Dandidih (CT). Hinduism is the prominent religion of Giridih city followed by 67.66% of
945-648: The population. Islam is the dominant minority religion in the city followed by 30.31% of the people. Other minorities are Christians 0.84%, Sikhs 0.55%, Jains 0.47%, Buddhists 0.04%, and others 0.07%. According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Giridih , Giridih covered an area of 9.75 km. Among the civic amenities, it had 41 km roads with both open and closed drains, the protected water supply involved tapwater from treated sources, uncovered well, overhead tank. It had 17,381 domestic electric connections, 1,410 road light points. Among
980-546: The railway line between Koderma Junction (KQR) and Maheshmunda (MMD) was completed, and is under the administration of the Dhanbad division of the Eastern Central Railway zone. Presently train is ferrying once between Koderma and Maheshmunda and once between Koderma and Madhupur via New Giridih. Parasnath railway station (PNME), on the Howrah-Delhi grand chord line, is 48 km from Giridih towards south-west in Isri and
1015-415: The social, cultural and recreational facilities, it had 1 working women's hostel, 1 stadium, 4 cinema theatres, 1 auditorium/ community hall, 1 public library and reading room. Three important commodities it produced were lac, coal, mica. It had the branch offices of 14 nationalised banks, 7 private commercial banks, 2 cooperative banks, 1 agricultural credit society, 1 non-agricultural credit society. It has
1050-700: The southern or the northern side. The southern approach is from Isri Bazaar or Nimiaghat , to the top. It is motorable for about 2 km (1.2 mi), the rest being a climb of 8 km (5.0 mi). The northern approach is a 13 km (8.1 mi) route from Madhuban on the Dumri-Giridih road. Madhuban is about 40 km (25 mi) from Giridih and about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Parasnath Rail Station/ Isri Bazaar / Dumri , all on Grand Trunk Road ( NH 2 ). Buses ply along this route from Dumri to Giridih and stop at Madhuban village. Hired cars or taxis are available at Isri Bazar, just outside
1085-529: The town declared as a separate district from Hazaribagh. Ravindra Kumar Pandey from the Bharatiya Janata Party won the 2014 Indian general election from Giridih (Lok Sabha constituency) and Chandra Prakash Choudhary is the present Member of Parliament . Giridih city forms the Giridih (Vidhan Sabha constituency) . Sudivya Kumar from Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is the current MLA from Giridih legislative seat. Giridih railway station (GRD)
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1120-479: Was a part of Kharagdiha estate till late 18th century. During the British Raj Giridih became a part of Jungle Terry . After Kol Uprising in 1831, the parganas of Ramgarh, Kharagdiha, Kendi and Kunda became parts of the South-West Frontier Agency and were formed into a division named Hazaribag as the administrative headquarters. The Kharagdiha Rajas were settled as Rajas of Raj Dhanwar in 1809, and
1155-460: Was part of Hazaribagh district . The literal meaning of Giridih is the land of hills and hillocks – giri , a Hindi word, means hills and dih , another word of the local Khortha dialect , means land of . Giridih district was a part of Kharagdiha estate until the late 18th century. During the British Raj Giridih became a part of Jungle Terry. After Kol Uprising in 1831, the parganas of Ramgarh, Kharagdiha, Kendi and Kunda became parts of
1190-544: Was sanctioned and the project included in the Union Budget 2018-19 at a cost of ₹ 902.86 crore (US$ 110 million) on a 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Government of Jharkhand and Indian Railways. The foundation stone for construction was laid in 2019. The 49-km long railway line will have two crossing stations and a couple of halts. During the financial year 2022–23, Indian Railways had allotted ₹50 Crores for
1225-596: Was under the rule of the Khargdiha Zamindari Estate of Salimpur and the temporarily settled estate of Karharbari. Giridih district was created on 6 December 1972 by carving some parts of Hazaribagh district . In 1999 part of it became Bokaro district . It is currently a part of the Red Corridor . Giridih is located at 24°11′N 86°18′E / 24.18°N 86.3°E / 24.18; 86.3 . It has an average elevation of 289 metres (948 ft). Śrī Sammed Shikharji also known as
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