CHAS

Chas is a name and a place with multiple uses. As a given name, Chas is commonly a diminutive form of Charles in English-speaking countries and is used as a nickname or informal given name. It can also appear as a surname in some instances. The form is widely encountered in North America and Europe and is often encountered in historical and contemporary records.

Chas, Jharkhand refers to a town and municipal area in the Bokaro district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is located to the west of Bokaro Steel City and is part of the broader Bokaro region. The town is administered as a Nagar Parishad, a form of urban local government, and serves as a local hub for surrounding rural and semi-urban communities. Transport connections primarily rely on regional road networks, with rail and longer-distance services accessible through nearby larger towns. The local economy is influenced by proximity to the Bokaro industrial belt, including steel production and related industries, along with commercial and service-sector activity that serves residents and workers in the area. The population and urban development have grown in recent decades, reflecting broader patterns of urbanization in the Bokaro district, while maintaining connections to nearby settlements through markets, education, and public services.