Chas

Chas is a Town and Subdivision in Bokaro District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Chas Block (CD) is 02595. Total area of chas subdivision is 577 km² including 389.24 km² rural area and 187.55 km² urban area. Chas subdivision has a population of 8,13,402 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,64,319 while rural population is 2,49,083. Chas has a sex ratio of approximately 902 females for every 1,000 males. Chas subdivision has a population density of 1410 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,58,059 houses in the sub-district, including 1,09,372 urban houses and 48,687 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.69% population of chas subdivision is literate, out of which 75.56% males and 58.99% females are literate.

List of Villages in Chas Subdivision

Chas Subdivision has a total of 125 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chas Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Chas Subdivision

The population profile of Chas Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chas's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Chas Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.