Chiria
Chiria | |
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city | |
![]() ![]() Chiria Location in Jharkhand, India | |
Coordinates: 22°18′N 85°16′E / 22.3°N 85.27°ECoordinates: 22°18′N 85°16′E / 22.3°N 85.27°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Jharkhand |
District | Pashchimi Singhbhum |
Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 4,178 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi, Ho, Santali |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | JH |
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.[1] It has an average elevation of 479 metres (1571 feet).
Demographics[]
As of 2011 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[]
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Chiria
- ^ "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.
Categories:
- Iron ore mining in India
- Cities and towns in West Singhbhum district
- Jharkhand geography stubs