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.
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Coordinates: 22.3°N 85.27°E / 22.3; 85.27 | |
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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-06 |
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).
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.
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