Chiria

Chiria is a census town in Pashchimi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand, India. India 's largest iron ore mine with reserves of 2,000 million tonnes of iron ore is located here. The mine is operated by Steel Authority of India Limited.

Chiria
city
Chiria
Location in Jharkhand, India
Chiria
Chiria (India)
Coordinates: 22.3°N 85.27°E / 22.3; 85.27
Country India
StateJharkhand
DistrictPashchimi Singhbhum
Elevation
479 m (1,572 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total4,178
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Ho, Santali
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationJH

Geography

Chiria is located at 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 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.

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