Ranchi Metropolitan Region | |
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Country | India |
State | Jharkhand |
District | Ranchi |
Area | |
• Metro | 652.02 km2 (251.75 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Metro | 1,456,528 |
• Metro density | 2,200/km2 (5,800/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5.30 (IST) |
Ranchi Metropolitan Region, also known as the Ranchi Metropolitan Area and Greater Ranchi, is the Urban Agglomeration of Ranchi in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The area is administered by the Ranchi Regional Development Authority (RRDA).
According to the 2011 census data, the total population of the Ranchi metropolitan region was 1,456,528. RDDA report states the total area is 652.02 km². [1]
Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. The state shares its border with the states of West Bengal to the east, Chhattisgarh to the west, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Bihar to the north and Odisha to the south. It is the 15th largest state by area, and the 14th largest by population. Hindi is the official language of the state. The city of Ranchi is its capital and Dumka its sub-capital. The state is known for its waterfalls, hills and holy places; Baidyanath Dham, Parasnath, Dewri and Rajrappa are major religious sites. Jharkhand is primarily rural, with about 24% of its population living in cities.
Ranchi 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.
Bokaro, officially known as Bokaro Steel City, is a large and planned city in Jharkhand, India. It is the fourth most populous city in the state and one of the first planned cities of India. Bokaro is the administrative headquarters of Bokaro district. The city is located on the banks of Garga River and on the fringes of Bokaro river and is surrounded by hill ranges at Giridih and Ramgarh districts. It is one of the most peaceful cities in India. As per 2011 census, the city's population was 563,417 and 1,100,000 of its metropolitan area. The city span across 183 km in geographic area.
Ranchi district is the most populous district of Jharkhand state in eastern India. Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is the district headquarters. It was established as a district in 1899.
Burmu block is a community development block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Kanke block is a community development block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.
Chanho block is a community development block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Bundu is a CD block that forms an administrative subdivision in Bundu subdivision of Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India.
Mandar(mandar) is a community development block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district, in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Ormanjhi block is one of the administrative CD blocks in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Ratu is a community development block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district, in the Indian state of Jharkhand. Ratu fort, located in Ratu, is a fort of Nagvanshi royal family.
Silli is a CD block that forms an administrative subdistrict in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district, in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Tamar block is a CD block that forms an administrative division in the Bundu subdivision of Ranchi district, in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Namkum is a community development block forming an administrative division in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district in the state of Jharkhand.
Balsokra is a village in the Chanho CD block in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Tandwa is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Simaria subdivision of the Chatra district, Jharkhand state, India.
Nagri is a CD block that forms an administrtive division in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of Ranchi district, in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Khelari is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Ranchi Sadar subdivision of the Ranchi district, Jharkhand state, India.
Rahe is a community development block that forms an administrative division in the Bundu subdivision of the Ranchi district, Jharkhand state, India.