Birni block
| Birni | |
|---|---|
| Community development block | |
  Birni Location in Jharkhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 24°16′28″N 85°55′31″E / 24.27444°N 85.92528°ECoordinates: 24°16′28″N 85°55′31″E / 24.27444°N 85.92528°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Giridih |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 169,451 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Santali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Website |
giridih |
Birni is a community development block that forms an administrative division in Dumri sub-division of Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Geography
Birni is located at 24°16′28″N 85°55′31″E / 24.27444°N 85.92528°E.
Birni CD Block covers an area of 31,993.74 ha, out of which 4,715.96 ha was forest area.[1]
Panchayats in Birni CD Block are: Padariya, Kapilo, Bangra Kala, Dalangi, Makhmargo, Birni, Tetariya Salaiya, Simra Dhab, Barmasiya, Arari, Jaridih, Kendua, Khairidih, Kharkhari, Shakhawara, Manjhiladih, Barwadih, Kusmai, Tulsitand, Gadi, Pesham, Chongakhar, Padarmaniya, Baliya, Manakdiha, Balgo, Khedwara and Keshodih.[1]
Rivers in Birni CD Block are Barakar, Irga and Bhutaha.[1]
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Birni CD Block had a total population of 169,451, all of which were rural. There were 85,970 males and 83,481 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 25,853 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,475.[2]
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Birni CD Block was 88,928 out of which 53,591 were males and 30,337 were females.[2]
Economy
Mica is mined in Birni CD Block.[1]
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