Chiru

Block / Subdivision Herhanj
District Latehar
State Jharkhand

About Chiru

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chiru village is 367500. Chiru village is located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Herhanj (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Latehar. As per 2009 stats, Chiru village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 603.46 hectares. Chiru has a total population of 2,546 peoples, out of which male population is 1,313 while female population is 1,233. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chiru village is 52.95% out of which 60.78% males and 44.61% females are literate. There are about 409 houses in chiru village. Pincode of chiru village locality is 822126.

When it comes to administration, Chiru village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chiru village comes under Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Chatra Lok Sabha constituency. Herhanj is nearest town to chiru village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Chiru

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,546 1,313 1,233
Literate Population 1,348 798 550
Illiterate Population 1,198 515 683

Connectivity of Chiru

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Chiru

Frequently Asked Questions about Chiru

Where is Chiru located?

Chiru village is situated in Herhanj Subdivision, within the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chiru?

Chiru serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Chiru?

The pincode of Chiru is 822126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chiru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chiru is 2,546, with 1,313 males and 1,233 females.

How many households are there in Chiru as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chiru village has a total of 409 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chiru as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chiru is 52.95%. The male literacy rate is 60.78%, while the female literacy rate is 44.61%.