Isri
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Isri parasnath Rly station |
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| Census Town | |
 Isri
 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
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| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Giridih |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,749 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Santali |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | JH |
| Website | giridih |
Isri is a census town in Dumri (community development block) of Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Isri Bazar is the main market of the block and is situated on NH 19 (Grand Trunk Road). The railway station is called Parasnath on the Asansol-Gaya section of the Grand Chord. Parasnath Hills is well known for Jain temples.Parasnath is a major destination for Jain pillgrims.
As of 2001[update] India census, 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.
As per 2011 Census of India, Isri had a population of 9,749. There were 5,088 males and 4,661 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 897 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 4.
As of 2011[update] census, the total number of literates in Isri was 6,872, out of which 3,794 were males and 3,078 were females.
A number of festivals are celebrated including the following:
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