Chiru is an inhabited village in Herhanj Sub-district of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 367500, the Census 2011 record lists 2,546 people in 409 households and the reported area is 603.46 hectares. The local references include Chiru Gram Panchayat, Herhanj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Latehar at about 62 km.
In short:
Chiru is a village in Herhanj Sub-district, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 367500 and 2,546 people in 409 households.
Village Code367500
Population2,546
Households409
Area603.46 hectares
Detailed village profile
Chiru at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,546 people, 603.46 hectares of reported area and Latehar as the nearest town reference for Chiru, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chiru falls under Herhanj Sub-district in Latehar district, Jharkhand.
The Census village code is 367500.
The record lists 2,546 people living in 409 households.
The reported village area is 603.46 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Latehar.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Chiru
Census Village Code
367500
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Latehar
District Census Code
359
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Herhanj
Sub-district Census Code
02642
CD Block
Herhanj
Gram Panchayat
Chiru
Households
409
Population
2,546
Male Population
1,313
Female Population
1,233
Sex Ratio
939.07
Area
603.46 hectares
Area
6.03 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822126
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density421.9 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.22 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.41%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.79%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiru in the official administrative record. Census village code 367500, Chiru Gram Panchayat and Herhanj CD Block.
State Census Code
20
District Census Code
359
Sub-district Census Code
02642
Village Census Code
367500
CD Block Code
0148
CD Block Name
Herhanj
Gram Panchayat Name
Chiru
Location and Distance
Latehar is the nearest town listed for Chiru, about 62 km away. Latehar is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Herhanj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Latehar
Distance from District Headquarter
62 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Latehar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
62 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
603.46 hectares
Area
6.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,546 people in 409 households, with 1,313 male residents and 1,233 female residents. The average household size is 6.22, and SC share is 12.41% and ST share is 0.79% for Chiru. Population density works out to about 421.9 people per sq km.
Total Households
409
Total Population
2,546
Male Population
1,313
Female Population
1,233
Sex Ratio
939.07
Average Household Size
6.22
SC Population
316
SC Male Population
175
SC Female Population
141
SC Population Share
12.41
ST Population
20
ST Male Population
11
ST Female Population
9
ST Population Share
0.79
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chiru list 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chiru. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chiru include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Covered Well
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
33.56 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
4.04 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chiru include black-topped road access, all-weather road access and railway station access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Railway Station
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chiru include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chiru is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chiru show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 81.06 hectares and irrigated land is 4.04 hectares (5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
116.83 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
8.23
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
116.78 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
85 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
161.9 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
81.06
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
87.63 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
4.04
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
1
100%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chiru village located?
Chiru is in Herhanj Sub-district of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Chiru village in?
Chiru village is in Latehar district.
Which state is Chiru village in?
Chiru village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Chiru under?
Chiru comes under Herhanj Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Chiru?
The Census village code of Chiru is 367500.
Which Gram Panchayat is Chiru under?
Chiru is listed under CHIRU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Herhanj.
What is the population of Chiru village?
The village record lists 2,546 people and 409 households for Chiru.
How many households are in Chiru village?
The village record lists 409 households for Chiru.
What is the male and female population of Chiru?
The record lists 1,313 male residents and 1,233 female residents for Chiru.
What is the sex ratio of Chiru village?
The sex ratio of Chiru is 939.07 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Chiru village?
The reported geographical area of Chiru is 603.46 hectares.
What is the population density of Chiru village?
The approximate population density of Chiru is 421.9 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Chiru?
The nearest town listed for Chiru is Latehar, about 62 km away.
How far is Chiru from the district headquarters?
Chiru is about 62 km from Latehar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Chiru from the sub-district headquarters?
Chiru is about 8 km from Herhanj, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Chiru?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Chiru.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Chiru?
For Chiru, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 81.06 hectares and irrigated land is 4.04 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chiru?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chiru. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.