| Cover | Sep. 15, 2023 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 15, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 000-05378 |
| Entity Registrant Name | George Risk Industries, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000084112 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-0524756 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CO |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 802 S. Elm St. |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Kimball |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NE |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 69145 |
| City Area Code | 308 |
| Local Phone Number | 235-4645 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Class A Common Stock, $0.10 par value | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.10 par value |
| Trading Symbol | RSKIA |
| Convertible Preferred Stock, $20 stated value | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Convertible Preferred Stock, $20 stated value |
| Trading Symbol | RSKIA |
