Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 139 m Local time Tuesday 9:08 AM | CD block Nirsa PIN 828205 Population 14,794 (2011) | |
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Weather 28°C, Wind SW at 5 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Nirsa is a census town in Nirsa CD Block in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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Map of Nirsa, Jharkhand 828205
Geography
Nirsa is located at 23.78°N 86.72°E / 23.78; 86.72. It has an average elevation of 139 metres (456 ft).
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Nirsa had a population of 14,794, of which 7,752 were males and 7,072 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 2,972 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 258.
As of 2001 India census, Nirsa had a population of 13,903. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Nirsa has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 65%. In Nirsa, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Nirsa was 10,199 out of which 5,820 were males and 4,379 were females.
Economy
Collieries in the Nirsa Area of Eastern Coalfields are: Gopinathpur, Hariazam, Badjna, Chapapur and Shampur.