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| name                            = Chira Chas
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| image_caption                   = [[Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple]] at Kalika Vihar at Chira Chas Bokaro, Sunrise view from Chira chas
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| subdivision_name2               = [[Bokaro district|Bokaro]]
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| governing_body                  = Chas Municipal Corporation
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| elevation_m                     = 560
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'''Chira Chas''', part of [[Chas, Bokaro|Chas]] [[municipality]] (Chas Ward #2), in the state of [[Jharkhand]], [[India]] is a suburb of [[Bokaro Steel City]] and [[Chas, Bokaro|Chas]].Chira Chas is one of the fastest-growing urban regions in Jharkhand It is included in the [[urban area|urban]] area of Bokaro Steel City. Chira Chas is notable for its real estate boom, with many housing projects and Many colonies (Anand Vihar, Kunj Vihar, Chanakya Puri Colony, Great Alexander Colony, Gulshan Enclave and Indrapuri Lane) and integrated townships being built within its scenic environs. Due to close proximity to [[Bokaro Steel City|Bokaro]], coupled with an increase in spending capacity of citizens, real estate prices in Chira Chas have gradually increased since 2001.
==History==
The very first housing projects in Chira chas was commenced as k.k singh colony, after then in the mid-nineties Chira chas saw development of the suburbs various more [[housing society|housing societies]]. From scattered hamlets to the integrated and modern townships<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100208/jsp/jharkhand/story_12079331.jsp|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913191609/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100208/jsp/jharkhand/story_12079331.jsp|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 September 2012|title= Telegraph Story on Bokaro, Chira Chas Real Estate Boom|author=Shashank Shekhar,The Telegraph|date=8 February 2010 |work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)]]|accessdate=25 March 2012 }}</ref> being built today, Chira Chas has come a long way. Chira Chas has seen the development of 10-15 colonies and mini townships over the last few years.
== Geography ==
Chira Chas is located at {{Coord|23.65|N|86.18|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org#lat=23.6510888&lon=86.1898259&z=12&l=0&m=w |title=Chira Chas |publisher= Wikimapia |date= |accessdate=2012-03-25}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 210&nbsp;metres (688&nbsp;feet). It is situated east of River Garga, from the river till the [[Damodar River]].
==Demographics==
More than 50 thousand citizens reside at Chira Chas, living in multitude of completed [[apartments]] and [[bungalow]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/node/286354|title=Prabhat Khabar Story on population figure|author=Prabhat Khabar|date=20 April 2013|work=Prabhat Khabar Website|accessdate=22 April 2013}}{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Demographic is essentially composed of retired [[Bokaro Steel Plant|BSL]] employees, their families and indigenous population composed of villagers.  Due to a booming population, the area has seen a study influx of shopping supermarkets, retail outlets and educational establishments. Proximity to Bokaro Steel City, better quality of life, absolute ownership over residential dwellings are few of the reasons for the increasing population at Chira Chas. Thanks to inherently diverse nature of Bokaro's urban populace, Chira Chas residents hail from different states and regions, epitomizing [[unity in diversity]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/node/288583|title=Demographic diversity at Chira Chas|author=Prabhat Khabar|date=26 April 2013|work=Prabhat Khabar Website|accessdate=26 April 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630042638/http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/node/288583|archive-date=30 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== Things to see ==
* '''[[Sri Sri Kalika Maharani Temple]]''' - Situated at Kalika Vihar ( at Ashiyana garden, phase 3), this 90 feet tall temple, devoted to Devi [[Kali]] Ma, (also known as 'Sri Sri Karunandomayee Maa') is an architectural marvel, in the shape of a flower, with petals forming entrances. This temple is also known as Sri Sri Karunamayee Temple.
* '''Old Shiva Mandir''' - Located at the main road of Chira Chas {{Coord|23.65|N|86.18|E|}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wikimapia.org/#lat=23.6664195&lon=86.190472&z=17&l=0&m=w |title= Old Shiva Temple |publisher= Wikimapia |date= |accessdate=2012-03-25}}</ref>
* '''Nature Trail''' - Chira Chas is characterized by its beautiful country side and miles of meandering 'kuccha'{{which lang|date=August 2020}} roads, known as 'nature trail'.
== Education ==
Several prominent educational institutions and public schools are located at Chira Chas. Apart from established schools such as Kid Zee play school, Saint Paul Academy, Rainbow Public school, Bachpan play school, College of Management & Computer Education (CMCE - Bokaro)  caters to graduate and post graduate education. Established in 1995, CMCE offers [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]], [[Bachelor of Computer Application|BCA]] degrees and 100% FREE Skill Development Courses in Computer, Soft Skills, Management, etc. under DGET, Govt. of India Project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/node/294997|title=Chira Chas emerging as a hub for technical and management education|author=Prabhat Khabar|date=17 May 2013|work=Prabhat Khabar Website|accessdate=20 May 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130630052943/http://www.prabhatkhabar.com/node/294997|archive-date=30 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Places in the vicinity==
* [[City Centre, Bokaro]] - Chira Chas is 2.7 kilometers from [[City Centre, Bokaro]] and  Bokaro Mall<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090619/jsp/jharkhand/story_11131301.jsp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204064441/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090619/jsp/jharkhand/story_11131301.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 February 2013 |title = Telegraph Article about Bokaro Mall|author=Shashank Shekhar,The Telegraph|date=19 June 2009 |work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)]]|accessdate=25 March 2012 }}</ref>
* [[St. Xavier's School (Bokaro)|St. Xavier's School]] - 1.5 kilometers from Chira Chas.
* Sree Ayyappa Public School - Within 1 kilometer.
* '''Aaiyappa Mandir''' - 700 meters from Chira Chas.
== References ==
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* [http://bokaro.nic.in Bokaro District website]
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Bokaro district]]