Ranchi

Ranchi () is the capital city and also the largest district by population 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 is being developed as a Smart City because it was selected as one of the hundred Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under PM Narendra

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Ranchi is the capital and most populous district of Jharkhand, a state in India created in 2000 from regions of Bihar and neighboring areas. The city was the hub of the Jharkhand movement, which successfully advocated for establishing a separate state for tribal communities, and is now being developed as a Smart City.

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Settlement.area_code: 0651
Settlement.name: Ranchi
Settlement.blank_emblem_type: Emblem of Ranchi Municipal Corporation
Settlement.blank_emblem_size: 100px
Settlement.image_blank_emblem: RMC LOGO.jpg
Settlement.settlement_type: Metropolis
Settlement.nickname: City of Waterfalls
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Jharkhand#India
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Jharkhand
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Jharkhand
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Ranchi
Settlement.established_title: Established
Settlement.established_date: 1833 CE
Settlement.government_type: Municipal corporation

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Wikidata facts

Population: 1073440
Area: 652.02
Elevation: 651
Official website: www.ranchi.nic.in
Image: View From Pahari Temple.jpg
Dialing code: 651

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Commons category: Ranchi
native label: ᱨᱟᱺᱪᱤ

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Etymology
History
Geography
Climate
Demographics
Population
Language
Religion
Governance and politics
Civic administration
Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Constituencies
Public utilities
Transport
Economy
Education
Universities and Institutes
Organizations
Health
Sports
Sports teams
Stadiums in Ranchi
Points of Interest
Notable people
Central Minister
MP of Ranchi
Other
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References
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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 also nicknamed the City of Waterfalls.