Chiria
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| Chiria | |
  Chiria
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| State - District(s) |
Jharkhand - Pashchimi Singhbhum |
| Coordinates | |
| Area - Elevation |
- 479 m |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
3949 - |
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. It is operated by Steel Authority of India Limited.
[edit] Geography
Chiria is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 479 metres (1571 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Chiria had a population of 3949. 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.
