Isri
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Isri
Jharkhand • India |
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| District(s) | Giridih |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population | 8,796 (2001) |
Isri is a census town in Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Isri had a population of 8796. 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.
Isri Bazar is the main market of Dumri Block and is situated on Grand Trunk Road (G T Road)and the nearest railway station is Parasnath on Grand Cord Line between Delhi and Howrah (Kolkata).
Parasnath is a very famous touristic and religious place. There are many beautiful and famous Jain temples in this town. People are simple and kind-hearted.
There are many Dharamshalas for tourists and visitors.
Educational Institutes:
Jharkhand College, Dumri. P N D Jain High School, Isri Bazar.
Places of Interest:
1. Madhuban (also known as Shikharji) 2. Jharia Water Board.
Major Festivals:
Durga Puja, Diwali, Chatt Puja, and Holi
Nearest Towns: Dhanbad (45 KMs.), Giridih (40 KMs), Hazaribagh (75 KMs.), Kolkata (350 KMs). Posted By: Pratyush Kumar (Email: Pratyush.Kumar@hcl.in)
