Giridih Religion Census 2011
Giridih, Jharkhand has 24,45,474 people in Census 2011 religion records. Hindu is the largest community with 18,56,202 people (75.90%).
Giridih district in Jharkhand is home to a diverse population with various religious communities.
This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of the religion-wise population statistics for Giridih district
based on the official Census 2011 data. You can explore detailed demographics for Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh,
Buddhist, Jain, and other religious groups, including sub-district level data to understand the social fabric of the region.
As per Census 2011, the district has a total population of 24,45,474.
The leading religion here is Hindu at 75.90%.
The second-largest community is Muslim at 20.80%, creating a lead margin of 55.10%.
All non-leading communities together account for 24.10% of the district population.
Giridih Population By Religion
When analyzing the Giridih population by religion, the data reveals a detailed demographic split.
Out of the total population of 24,45,474, here is the religious composition:
- The Hindu population in Giridih is 18,56,202, which accounts for 75.90% of the total district population.
- The Muslim population in Giridih is 5,08,586, which accounts for 20.80% of the total district population.
- The Other population in Giridih is 59,218, which accounts for 2.42% of the total district population.
- The Christian population in Giridih is 14,645, which accounts for 0.60% of the total district population.
- The NotStated population in Giridih is 3,733, which accounts for 0.15% of the total district population.
- The Jain population in Giridih is 1,503, which accounts for 0.06% of the total district population.
- The Sikh population in Giridih is 937, which accounts for 0.04% of the total district population.
- The Buddhist population in Giridih is 650, which accounts for 0.03% of the total district population.
Detailed Religion Demographics for Giridih
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|
| Hindu | 18,56,202 | 75.90% |
| Muslim | 5,08,586 | 20.80% |
| Other | 59,218 | 2.42% |
| Christian | 14,645 | 0.60% |
| NotStated | 3,733 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 1,503 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 937 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 650 | 0.03% |
Subdistricts in Giridih
Key Facts
- Hindu: 18,56,202 (75.90%)
- Muslim: 5,08,586 (20.80%)
- Other: 59,218 (2.42%)
- Christian: 14,645 (0.60%)
- NotStated: 3,733 (0.15%)
- Jain: 1,503 (0.06%)