Chiria

City in Jharkhand, India
22°18′N 85°16′E / 22.3°N 85.27°E / 22.3; 85.27Country IndiaStateJharkhandDistrictPashchimi SinghbhumElevation
479 m (1,572 ft)Population
 (2011)
 • Total4,178Languages
 • OfficialHindi, Ho, SantaliTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)Vehicle registrationJH-06

Chiria is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India. India's largest iron ore mine with reserves of 2 billion tonnes of iron ore is located here. The mine is operated by Steel Authority of India Limited.

Geography

Chiria is located at 22°18′N 85°16′E / 22.3°N 85.27°E / 22.3; 85.27.[1] It has an average elevation of 479 metres (1571 feet).

Demographics

As of 2011[update] India census,[2] Chiria had a population of 4,178. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chiria has an average literacy rate of 57%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 68% and female literacy of 45%. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The local inhabitants are known as Ho people.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chiria
  2. ^ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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