Ranchi

Ranchi (/ˈrɑːni/ , 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
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 / 23.36; 85.33
Country India
State Jharkhand
DistrictRanchi
Established1833 CE
Government
  BodyRanchi Municipal Corporation
  MLAC.P. Singh (Indian politician)
  MPSanjay Seth
  MayorAsha Lakra (BJP)
  Deputy mayorSanjeev Vijayvargiya
Area
  Metropolis175.12 km2 (67.61 sq mi)
  Metro
652.02 km2 (251.75 sq mi)
Elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Metropolis1,073,427
  Rank38th
  Density6,100/km2 (16,000/sq mi)
  Metro
1,456,528
DemonymRanchite/Ranchiite
Languages
  OfficialHindi, English
  RegionalNagpuri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
834001(83 xxxx)
Telephone code0651
Vehicle registrationJH-01
Sex ratio(per 1000 male)950
Literacy87.37%
Websitewww.ranchi.nic.in
www.ranchimunicipal.com

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.

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