Ranchi
Ranchi (/ˈrɑːntʃi/ ⓘ, Hindi: [ˈrãːtʃiː]) is the capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand. Ranchi was the centre of the Jharkhand movement, which called for a separate state for the tribal regions of South Bihar, northern Odisha, western West Bengal and the eastern area of what is present-day Chhattisgarh. The Jharkhand state was formed on 15 November 2000 by carving out the Bihar divisions of Chota Nagpur and Santhal Parganas. Ranchi has been selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra Modi's flagship Smart Cities Mission.
Ranchi | |
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Clockwise from top: Kanke Block Ranchi, Greater Ranchi(Core-Capital Area), Birsa Munda Airport, Line Tank Road, Radisson Ranchi, MG Road, Nucleus Mall, Ranchi International Cricket Stadium | |
| Nickname: City of Waterfalls | |
Ranchi Location in Jharkhand Ranchi Ranchi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.36°N 85.33°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| District | Ranchi |
| Established | 1833 CE |
| Government | |
| • Body | Ranchi Municipal Corporation |
| • MLA | C.P. Singh (Indian politician) |
| • MP | Sanjay Seth |
| • Mayor | Asha Lakra (BJP) |
| • Deputy mayor | Sanjeev Vijayvargiya |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 175.12 km2 (67.61 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 652.02 km2 (251.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 651 m (2,136 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Metropolis | 1,073,427 |
| • Rank | 38th |
| • Density | 6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,456,528 |
| Demonym | Ranchite/Ranchiite |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| • Regional | Nagpuri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 834001(83 xxxx) |
| Telephone code | 0651 |
| Vehicle registration | JH-01 |
| Sex ratio(per 1000 male) | 950 |
| Literacy | 87.37% |
| Website | www www |
Ranchi is also one of the oldest cities in Jharkhand. Jagannath Temple and Ratu Palace are some sights which witnessed the history of Ranchi.
Ranchi is rapidly growing its economy, and certain parks, special economic zones and industrial areas are being developed. Of late, new sectors and modern areas have been built for the city's development. Ranchi is also nicknamed the City of Waterfalls.