Indian Village Directory

Giridih District Village Directory

The Giridih district village directory covers 2,749 Census 2011 village records across 13 sub-districts in Jharkhand. These records help you compare Census village codes, population, households, village area, local facilities, nearest-town details and administrative paths before opening an individual village profile. Across the available records, Giridih district has 2,558 inhabited villages, 191 uninhabited village entries, 2,237,450 people and 360,709 households, with 484,870 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Jamua has the most village records; Beko is the largest listed village by population; Parasnath Hill has the largest recorded area. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 2,558 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 1,280 villages, all-weather road is reported for 1,720 villages. The figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records; postal context covers 228 offices and 18 PINs; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, CDM and CRM access records.

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Quick answer: Giridih district has 2,749 Census 2011 village records in this directory, grouped under 13 sub-districts in Jharkhand.
Local Admin Units13
Villages2,749
Population2,237,450
Households360,709
Area (ha)484,869.79

Sub-districts in Giridih

The sub-district-wise table compares 13 sub-districts in Giridih district using Census 2011 village records. Jamua has 315 villages, about 11% of the district list.

Sub-district-wise Village List
Sub-districtCensus CodeVillagesVillage ShareInhabited %PopulationPopulation ShareAvg Pop / VillageHouseholdsArea (ha)Area SharePop / sq kmLargest Village
Bagodar 02541 70 2.5% 90% 158,094 7.1% 2,258 25,636 29,425.73 6.1% 537.3 Beko
Bengabad 02537 257 9.3% 90% 153,198 6.8% 596 25,644 40,249.29 8.3% 380.6 Motileda
Birni 02540 181 6.6% 95% 169,451 7.6% 936 26,766 31,992.05 6.6% 529.7 Khairidih
Deori 02534 303 11% 89% 182,527 8.2% 602 29,713 42,369.43 8.7% 430.8 Bairia
Dhanwar 02535 297 11% 94% 258,575 12% 871 38,829 35,007.90 7.2% 738.6 Doranda
Dumri 02543 191 6.9% 95% 210,002 9.4% 1,099 35,418 42,250.71 8.7% 497 Kulgo
Gande 02538 274 10% 97% 175,087 7.8% 639 27,993 36,603.56 7.5% 478.3 Ahilapur
Gawan 02532 160 5.8% 86% 115,962 5.2% 725 18,227 33,679.67 6.9% 344.3 Pihra
Giridih 02539 222 8.1% 95% 208,260 9.3% 938 35,286 36,516.22 7.5% 570.3 Muturkha
Jamua 02536 315 11% 97% 271,563 12% 862 41,292 47,846.74 9.9% 567.6 Lataki
Pirtanr 02544 197 7.2% 98% 109,515 4.9% 556 20,244 39,300.03 8.1% 278.7 Palganj
Sariya 02542 70 2.5% 96% 130,135 5.8% 1,859 19,536 26,671.23 5.5% 487.9 Mandramo
Tisri 02533 212 7.7% 86% 95,081 4.2% 448 16,125 42,957.23 8.9% 221.3 Palmarua

Sub-districts with the most village records

Jamua, Deori and Dhanwar are the sub-districts with the most village records in Giridih district. Jamua ranks first with 315 villages, 271,563 people and 567.6 people per sq km. Use this ranking to start local village search, Census code lookup and sub-district comparison.

Top Local Admin Units by Village Count
RankSub-districtVillagesVillage SharePopulationPopulation ShareArea (ha)Area Share
1 Jamua 315 11% 271,563 12% 47,846.74 9.9%
2 Deori 303 11% 182,527 8.2% 42,369.43 8.7%
3 Dhanwar 297 11% 258,575 12% 35,007.90 7.2%
4 Gande 274 10% 175,087 7.8% 36,603.56 7.5%
5 Bengabad 257 9.3% 153,198 6.8% 40,249.29 8.3%
6 Giridih 222 8.1% 208,260 9.3% 36,516.22 7.5%
7 Tisri 212 7.7% 95,081 4.2% 42,957.23 8.9%
8 Pirtanr 197 7.2% 109,515 4.9% 39,300.03 8.1%
9 Dumri 191 6.9% 210,002 9.4% 42,250.71 8.7%
10 Birni 181 6.6% 169,451 7.6% 31,992.05 6.6%

Largest Villages by Population

Beko is the highest-population village listed for Giridih district, with 15,727 people and 2,454 households. That is 0.7% of the district's listed village population. The average household size is 6.4.

Largest Villages by Population
RankVillagePopulationDistrict Pop ShareHouseholdsAvg Household SizeArea (ha)Pop / sq kmNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Beko 15,727 0.7% 2,454 6.4 1,690 930.6
2 Pihra 15,578 0.7% 2,335 6.7 2,449.47 636 Giridih
3 Jarmune 15,269 0.7% 2,616 5.8 1,128.96 1,352.5
4 Antkadih 13,924 0.6% 2,435 5.7 1,304 1,067.8
5 Doranda 12,663 0.6% 2,091 6.1 1,586 798.4
6 Mandramo 11,558 0.5% 1,796 6.4 3,131 369.1 0
7 Kulgo 10,239 0.5% 1,773 5.8 1,048 977
8 Bagodar 9,934 0.4% 1,734 5.7 1,040 955.2
9 Keshwai 9,625 0.4% 1,335 7.2 1,121.96 857.9 0
10 Muturkha 7,972 0.4% 1,480 5.4 1,574 506.5 Gridih 25

Largest Villages by Area

Parasnath Hill has the largest recorded village area in Giridih district at 6,489 hectares. It represents 1.3% of the district's listed village area. Its listed population density is 19.9 people per sq km. Use area figures for broad comparison only; land and revenue checks should use official records.

Largest Villages by Area
RankVillageArea (ha)District Area SharePopulationPop / sq kmHouseholdsHouseholds / haNearest TownTown Distance km
1 Parasnath Hill 6,489 1.3% 1,291 19.9 228 0.04 Giridih 30
2 Mandramo 3,131 0.6% 11,558 369.1 1,796 0.57 0
3 Forestblock 2,760 0.6% 0 0 0
4 Pihra 2,449.47 0.5% 15,578 636 2,335 0.95 Giridih
5 Gawan 1,878.12 0.4% 7,458 397.1 1,295 0.69 Giridih 85
6 Beko 1,690 0.3% 15,727 930.6 2,454 1.45
7 Bagodih 1,661 0.3% 5,955 358.5 848 0.51 0
8 Doranda 1,586 0.3% 12,663 798.4 2,091 1.32
9 Muturkha 1,574 0.3% 7,972 506.5 1,480 0.94 Gridih 25
10 Palganj 1,557.20 0.3% 5,073 325.8 939 0.6 20

Post Offices and PIN Codes in Giridih District

Giridih has 228 post office records across 18 PIN codes in the available postal dataset. Use this summary for address reference, PIN-code grouping and nearby post-office checks.

The postal summary adds India Post address-reference context for Giridih district without turning the page into a full postal dump. It covers 228 offices across 18 PIN codes, including 225 delivery offices and 207 branch offices. PIN 815312 has the highest listed post-office count here with 23 offices. Selected rows are shown for quick reading; verify complete address and delivery details with India Post.

Please verify important address details with India Post before using PIN or post office information for postal, legal, banking or official work.

Post Offices / 100 Villages8.3
PIN Codes / 100 Villages0.7
Delivery Office %99%
Branch Office %91%
Coordinate Coverage %96%
Post Offices
228
Unique PIN Codes
18
Delivery Offices
225
Non-delivery Offices
3
Head Offices
1
Sub Offices
20
Branch Offices
207

Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count

Top PIN codes by post office count
PIN CodePost Offices
815312 23
825412 22
815314 20
815313 19
825108 18
825322 17
815317 16
815316 14
825324 14
815302 12
825320 11
825106 10
815318 9
825167 8
815315 6
815301 4
815311 4
825329 1

Office Type Summary

Post office type summary
Office TypePost Offices
Head Office 1
Sub Office 20
Branch Office 207

Selected Post Offices and PIN Codes

Selected post offices and PIN codes
Office NamePINTypeDeliveryDivisionRegion
Giridih Ho 815301 Head Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bagodar So 825322 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bengabad So 815312 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Beniadih So 815311 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Dumri So 825106 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Ganwan So 815313 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Giridih Town So 815302 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Isri Bazar So 825167 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Jamua So Giridh 815318 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Kharagdiha So 815314 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Mirzaganj So 815315 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Pachamba So 815316 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Palounjia So 825324 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Pirtand So 825108 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Rajdhanwarf So 825412 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Shikherjee So 825329 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Suriya So 825320 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Tisri So 815317 Post Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Barganda So 815301 Post Office Non-Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Giridih Bazar So 815301 Post Office Non-Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Makatpur So 815301 Post Office Non-Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Adwara Bo 825322 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Ahilyapur Bo 815312 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Ahrae 815313 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Akdonikala Bo 815311 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Alagdiha B. O 825322 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Ambatand Bo 825412 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Amjhar 815313 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Argali Bo 825412 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Atkadih Bo 825322 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Atki Bo 825108 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Aura Bo 825322 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Baddiha Bo 815302 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Baddiha Bo 825412 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Badro 825108 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Badwara Bo 815312 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bagodih Bo 825320 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bairia Bo 815314 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bairiabad Bo 815316 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bajto Bo 815316 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Balak Bo 825322 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Balgo Bo 815318 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Balia Bo 815316 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bandhkharo Bo 825322 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bangrakala Bo 825324 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Baradih 825108 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Bardahi 815317 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Barkitand Bo 815312 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Barmasia Bo 825167 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle
Barotand Bo 825412 Branch Office Delivery Giridih Division Divreportingcircle

Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services in Giridih District

Giridih district has 132 bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The records cover 20 banks and 20 PIN codes. The list includes 96 ATMs, 34 CRMs and 1 CDM. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 43 entries (33%). PIN code 815301 has the highest listed banking access count, with 62 records (47%). The density is 4.8 records per 100 village records. Use this section to understand local banking access patterns, then confirm current service status with the bank before visiting.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Records / 100 Villages4.8
ATM Share73%
CDM Share0.8%
CRM Share26%
Records / Bank6.6
ATM/CDM/CRM Records
132
ATMs
96
CRMs
34
CDMs
1
Electronic Kiosks
1
Banks
20
PINs
20

Device Type Summary

ATM, CDM and CRM device type summary
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 96 73%
CRM 34 26%
CDM 1 0.8%
Electronic Kiosk 1 0.8%

Top Banks in This Area

Top banks by ATM/CDM/CRM record count
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 43 33%
Bank of India 26 20%
Axis Bank Limited 11 8.3%
Indian Bank 10 7.6%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 6 4.5%

Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records

Top PIN codes by bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
PIN CodeRecordsShare
815301 62 47%
825412 12 9.1%
825322 9 6.8%
825320 6 4.5%
815316 6 4.5%
825106 5 3.8%
815312 5 3.8%
825167 4 3%
815314 4 3%
815302 3 2.3%
815318 3 2.3%
825108 2 1.5%
825107 2 1.5%
838401 2 1.5%
825404 2 1.5%
829111 1 0.8%
815313 1 0.8%
825329 1 0.8%
825418 1 0.8%
815311 1 0.8%

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary

Sub-district-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
Sub-districtRecordsATMsCRMsCDMsBanksPINs
Bagodar 11 5 6 0 8 3
Bengabad 2 1 1 0 2 1
Deori 3 3 0 0 2 1
Dhanwar 10 5 5 0 6 2
Dumri 12 8 4 0 4 4
Gande 1 1 0 0 1 1
Gawan 2 2 0 0 1 2
Giridih 82 64 16 1 19 11
Jamua 3 3 0 0 3 1
No Block 1 1 0 0 1 1
Pirtanr 2 2 0 0 2 2
Sariya 3 1 2 0 2 1

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

The selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records for Giridih district from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, including banks such as Axis Bank Limited, Indian Bank and Bank of India. The visible sample includes PIN codes such as 825322, 825320 and 815312. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited CRM 825322 Giridih Bagodar Bagodar Po Ps Bagodar, Dist Giridih, Jharkhand, Pincode: 825322 First Floor, Old G. T Road, Opposite to Puja Automobile, Giridih…
Indian Bank ATM 825320 Giridih Bagodar Mundro Bagodar Mandarmo, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825320
Bank of India CRM 815312 Giridih Bengabad Chhotkikharagdiha P.O. Chhotki Kharagdiha, Via Bengabad, Dist.giridih, Jharkhand, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815312
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 825322 Giridih Bagodar Bagodar Jharkhand, No 1813-1814, Bagodar P O, Giridih Dist, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 825322 Giridih Bagodar Bagodar Niche Bazar, Dist. Giridih, Jharkhand - 825322. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Grd. Floor, Gt Road, Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322
ICICI Bank Limited CRM 825322 Giridih Bagodar Bagodar Gram Bagodar, Dist: Giridih, Jharkhand - 825322 ICICI Bank Ltd, Bagodar, Niche Bazar, Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 8253…
Punjab National Bank ATM 825322 Giridih Bagodar Bagodar State-Bihar S K Complex, G. T. Road, N H 02, Bagodar, Dist: Giridih, Jharkhand, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322
State Bank of India ATM 825322 Giridih Bagodar Bagodar Bagodar Bagodar, Giridih, Jharkhand, 825322

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Population Summary

Giridih district's village records list 2,237,450 people in 360,709 households. The average household size is 6.2. The listed village population density is 461.5 people per sq km.

Average Population / Village814
Average Household Size6.2
Inhabited Village %93%
Population Density / sq km461.5
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population2,237,450

Administrative Coverage

Administrative coverage connects Giridih district villages with local governance names used in Census 2011 records. The page reports 13 CD blocks, 607 Gram Panchayats and 26 nearest-town names. Common nearest-town references include 0, 1 and Abhilekh.

CD Blocks Reported13
Gram Panchayats Reported607
Nearest Town Names Reported26

CD blocks reported: Bagodar, Bengabad, Birni, Deori, Dhanwar, Dumri, Gande, Gawan, Giridih, Jamua, Pirtanr, Sariya and more.

Gram Panchayats reported: Ahilapur, Ahilayapur, Akdoni Kalan, Akdonikala, Alagadiha, Alagdiha, Alakdiha, Algunda, Alhilpur, Ambatanr, Amnari, Amra and more.

Village Facility Coverage

Village facility coverage uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields for Giridih district. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 2,558 villages (93% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,280 villages (47% of district records), all-weather road in 1,720 villages (63% of district records). Lower-count fields include PDS Shop and Domestic Power Supply, so users should verify current services locally. Treat these figures as historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.

Facility Coverage Summary

Facility Coverage Summary
FacilityVillages with FacilityReported VillagesGap Count% of All Villages
Primary School 2,558 2,558 93.05
Mobile Coverage 1,280 2,558 46.56
All-Weather Road 1,720 2,558 62.57
PDS Shop 819 2,558 29.79
Domestic Power Supply 983 2,558 35.76
Median Nearest Town Distance30 km
Villages within 5 km479
Villages over 25 km916

Nearest Town Distance Bands

Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance BandVillagesShare
Within 5 Km 479 28%
5-10 Km 53 3.1%
10-25 Km 239 14%
Over 25 Km 916 54%

Location and Distance Highlights

Location and distance highlights show how Giridih villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,686 villages, with an average of 34.18 km and a median of 30 km. 479 villages are within 5 km of a listed town, while 916 are over 25 km away. Use these figures for orientation, not for survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.

Distance Summary
Distance TypeReported VillagesAverage kmMaximum kmVillagePlace / HQ
Nearest Town Distance 1,686 34.18 305.63 Pandna Kalan Giridih

About the Available Data

This data coverage section explains what is available for Giridih district. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 26 data fields and 65,991 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.

Data Available by Section
Data SectionFieldsReported ValuesAvailable / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details 6 16,434 10,996
Location and Distance 3 5,689 4,009
Population and Social Groups 3 8,056 7,665
Education Facilities 8 20,464 5,876
Connectivity, Roads and Transport 2 5,116 3,000
Financial, Market and Public Services 1 2,558 819
Power Supply 3 7,674 2,768

Data Method and Verification

This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.

Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many villages are listed for Giridih district?

Giridih district has 2,749 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 13 sub-districts in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district has the most village records in Giridih district?

Jamua has the most village records in Giridih district, with 315 entries. This is 11% of the district list, with 271,563 people where population is reported.

Which village has the highest population in Giridih district?

Beko is the highest-population village shown for Giridih district, with 15,727 people and 2,454 households. It accounts for 0.7% of the listed district village population.

Which village has the largest recorded area in Giridih district?

Parasnath Hill has the largest recorded village area in this directory for Giridih district, at 6,489 hectares. It represents 1.3% of the district's listed village area.

What population details are available for Giridih district villages?

The population summary includes 2,237,450 people, 360,709 households, male and female population, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 6.2 and population density is 461.5 people per sq km.

What village facilities are reported for Giridih district?

The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals include primary school in 2,558 villages (93% of district records), mobile coverage in 1,280 villages (47% of district records), all-weather road in 1,720 villages (63% of district records). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.

Does this page show postal and PIN details for Giridih district?

Yes. The postal summary includes 228 offices and 18 PINs for Giridih district. That is about 8.3 offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.

What does the bank ATM, CDM and CRM data mean for Giridih district?

The banking section shows bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. Giridih district has 132 banking service records, about 4.8 records per 100 village records. State Bank of India has the highest number of listed records, with 43 entries. Current service details should be verified with the bank.

Which PIN code has the most bank ATM, CDM and CRM records in Giridih district?

PIN code 815301 has the most listed bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records in Giridih district, with 62 records in the available RBI-sourced data. Verify current service details with the bank before visiting.

How do I find a Census village code in Giridih district?

Start from the sub-district-wise table, open the local page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.

How can I verify land records for villages in Giridih district?

Use the official land-record portal for Jharkhand, or the district and revenue office links where available. Most portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.

Is the Giridih district village data live or historical?

The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PINs or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.