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South Chotanagpur division is one of the five divisions in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The South Chotanagpur Division, also known as the Ranchi Division. The division comprises the following districts: Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Ranchi and Simdega. It was earlier a part of Chota Nagpur Division.
South Chotanagpur division | |
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Division of Jharkhand | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Headquarters | Ranchi |
| Districts | Ranchi, Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Simdega |
| Government | |
| • Commissioner | Anjani Kumar Mishra (IAS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18,235 km2 (7,041 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,532,719 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (790/sq mi) |
