Gariaband derived its name from Gīrī which translates to mountains or hills.

Gariaband is a tribal area and the town is surrounded by hills.

Gīrīband or Garīaband literally translates to Surrounded by Hills.

Gariyaband Nagar Panchayat has population of 10,517 of which 5,233 are males while 5,284 are females as per Census India 2011.

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