Isri
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| Coordinates | 23°59′N 86°02′E / 23.99°N 86.03°ECoordinates: 23°59′N 86°02′E / 23.99°N 86.03°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District(s) | Giridih |
| Population | 8,796 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Website | giridih.nic.in/ |
Isri is a census town in Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Isri had a population of 8,796. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Isri has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 57%. In Isri, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Overview
Isri Bazar is the main market of Dumri Block and is situated on NH 2 (Grand Trunk Road). The railway station is called Parasnath on the Grand Chord line between Delhi and Howrah (Kolkata). Parasnath Hills is well-known for Jain temples.
[edit] Education
Jharkhand College, Dumri.
P N D Jain High School -Isri Bazar. S.S.K.B. High School - Isri Bazar. Bhagat school -Isri Bazar. P.N. college, Dumri . P N D Jain Middle School -Isri Bazar. D.A.V. Central School,An I.S.O. 9001:2008 International Norwegian Accreditation www.davinternational.in ,central academy
[edit] Festivals
Id, Muharram, Bakrid, Diwali, Duragapuja
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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