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Ranchi, Jharkhand

India

Regional capital23.3432° N, 85.3094° E

Ranchi is a city located in India, specifically in the province of Jharkhand. With a population of 1,120,374, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population1,120,374
ProvinceJharkhand
Coordinates23.3432° N, 85.3094° E
CountryIndia
Rank in India#47 of 557,951

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Nearest Airports

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Birsa Munda Airport

IXRRegional

3.4 km away

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Bokaro Airport

VEBKLocal

91.9 km away

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Sonari Airport

IXWRegional

105.8 km away

About Ranchi

The city is situated at coordinates 23.34316° N latitude and 85.3094° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. It has an elevation of 643 meters and operates within the Asia/Kolkata timezone. Nearby cities include Rāmgarh, Saunda, Khunti, Patrātu, and Churi.

Ranchi ranks 47th among 7,021 cities in India. The total urban population of the country is 392,990,526, placing Ranchi within a notable demographic context.

Cities in Jharkhand

Located in Jharkhand, Ranchi ranks 3rd out of 235 cities in the province. Other significant cities in Jharkhand include Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokāro, Mango, and Deoghar. The city is supported by various amenities, including 142 hospitals, 60 schools, 6 universities, and 80 restaurants.

Jamshedpur1,339,438Dhanbad1,196,214Bokāro564,319Mango223,805Deoghar203,123Phusro185,555Bhetia174,355Hazāribāgh153,595Chas141,640Giridih114,533

Nearby Cities

Ranchi has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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NaditoliCity
0.7 km
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KarruCity
0.9 km
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PārastoliCity
1.1 km
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DelābaritoliCity
1.3 km
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BhusurCity
1.7 km
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DibdīhCity
1.7 km
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HundruCity
1.8 km
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DorundaCity
1.8 km
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HinuCity
1.8 km
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ArgorāCity
1.9 km
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HarmuCity
2 km
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NawātoliCity
2 km
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KoenārtoliCity
2.1 km
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TongritoliCity
2.1 km
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BuchātoliCity
2.2 km
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NawātoliCity
2.3 km
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ManitoliCity
2.4 km
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PipartoliCity
2.5 km
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NawātoliCity
2.7 km
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KhejurtoliCity
2.7 km

Universities in Ranchi

Ranchi is home to 13 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Birsa Agricultural University1984——
Doranda College1962——
J.N. College, Dhurwa1932——
National University of Study and Research in Law2010——
Nirmala College, Ranchi1969——
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences2002——
Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav College1972——
Ranchi University1960——
Ranchi Women's College1949——
Sanjay Gandhi Memorial College1980——
St. John's High School, Ranchi1887——
St. Xavier's College, Ranchi1944——
Yogoda Satsanga Mahavidyalaya1967——
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Users can explore additional content related to other cities in India, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete city list for more information.

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Largest cities in India

#1 Mumbai12,691,836#2 Delhi11,034,555#3 Bengaluru8,495,492#4 Hyderabad6,993,262#5 Ahmedabad6,357,693
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ranchi?

The population of Ranchi is 1,120,374.

In which province/state is Ranchi located?

Ranchi is located in the province of Jharkhand.

What are the coordinates of Ranchi?

The coordinates of Ranchi are 23.34316° N latitude and 85.3094° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Ranchi?

The elevation of Ranchi is 643 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Ranchi?

The nearest airport to Ranchi is Birsa Munda Airport.

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