Madhuban, Giridih


Madhuban is a village in Pirtand CD Block in Dumri subdivision of Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India Madhuban had a total population of 3,059, of which 1,646 were males and 1,413 were females. Population below 6 years was 488. The total number of literates in Madhuban was 1,768.

Transport

National Highway 114A, locally popular as Isri-Giridih Road, passes near Madhuban.
Indian Railways have signed a joint venture agreement, in January 2017, with Jharkhand for railway development in the state. This agreement includes the Giridih-Parashnath-Madhuban line.

Culture

Madhuban, located at the base of high Parashnath Hills is a place of considerable religious importance for the Jains, with a temple believed to be more than 2,000 years old. The Shamosharan Temple and Bhomiyajee Asthan are well known. The Daharam Mangal Vidapith temple is more recently constructed.