Giridih Population 2026

Giridih has a population of 114,533, making it the #461 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 111× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Giridih (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

114,533

Rank in India

#461

Coordinates

24.19°N, 86.31°E

~305 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

1,031 km

640 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292

Cities near Giridih

Madhupur55,238 people · ~35 km away
Barki Saria24,134 people · ~43 km away
Kātrās57,349 people · ~43 km away
Dhanbad1,196,214 people · ~45 km away
Jasidih16,338 people · ~50 km away
Jharia86,938 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Giridih?

Giridih has a population of 114,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #461 biggest city in India.

What region is Giridih in?

Giridih is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Giridih the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 1,031 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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