Ranchi district | |
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Clockwise from top-left: Gonda Hill near Ranchi, Jonha Falls, Jagannath Temple at Ranchi, Sikidiri Valley, Dassam Falls | |
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Administrative Division | South Chotanagpur |
Headquarters | Ranchi |
Area | |
• Total | 5,097 km2 (1,968 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,914,253 |
• Density | 572/km2 (1,480/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
• Regional | Sadri, Kurmali, Kurukh, Mundari |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
ISO 3166 code | IN-JH |
LokSabha | Ranchi |
Website | ranchi |
Ranchi district is the most populous district of Jharkhand state in eastern India. Ranchi,[1] the capital of Jharkhand, is the district headquarters. It was established as a district in 1899.[2]