Ranchi
Ranchi is a district and city located in Jharkhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Ranchi district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.
Ranchi District overview
Ranchi is Town in Jharkhand serves as administrative headquarter of Ranchi district. Total area of Ranchi District is 5,097 km² including 4,816 km² rural area and 281 km² urban area. There are 18 Subdivisions part of Ranchi District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Ranchi District, Ranchi has 1311 villages.
Tamar I is the largest tehsil in Ranchi district by area covering 520.785 km2 and Itki is the smallest tehsil in Ranchi district by area covering 100.05 km2. Kanke is the largest tehsil by population while Itki is the smallest tehsil by population in Ranchi district.
Population of Ranchi District
As of the 2011 census, Ranchi district has a population of approximately 2,914,253 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,257,335 and rular population of 1,656,918. The population density in Ranchi region is about 571.8 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,494,937 | 1,419,316 | 2,914,253 |
| Rural | 840,528 | 816,390 | 1,656,918 |
| Urban | 654,409 | 602,926 | 1,257,335 |
Households of Ranchi District
There are about 569,444 houses in the district, including 243,209 urban houses and 326,235 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.12 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 569,444 |
| Rural | 326,235 |
| Urban | 243,209 |
List Of Subdivision in Ranchi District
Ranchi district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 18 tehsils in Ranchi district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in Ranchi:
| Subdivision | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Angara | 406.3 | 112,759 |
| Bero | 296.9 | 113,090 |
| Bundu | 263.9 | 82,975 |
| Burmu | 323.0 | 89,889 |
| Chanho | 282.6 | 107,503 |
| Itki | 100.1 | 50,058 |
| Kanke | 432.4 | 1,317,499 |
| Khelari | 135.1 | 78,219 |
| Lapung | 310.2 | 63,053 |
| Mandar | 242.3 | 128,585 |
| Nagri | 156.2 | 76,442 |
| Namkum | 496.4 | 145,841 |
| Ormanjhi | 235.0 | 94,137 |
| Rahe | 179.5 | 53,916 |
| Ratu | 108.8 | 76,565 |
| Silli | 303.6 | 113,798 |
| Sonahatu | 304.0 | 77,252 |
| Tamar I | 520.8 | 132,672 |
Frequently Asked Question About Ranchi District
How many villages are there in Ranchi district ?
There are 1311 villages in the Ranchi district.
What is the population of Ranchi district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Ranchi district is 2,914,253
How many town or city are there in Ranchi district ?
There are 15 town or city in the Ranchi district.
How many Subdivision in Ranchi district ?
There are 18 Subdivision in Ranchi district.
Which is the largest Subdivision in Ranchi district
Tamar I is the largest Subdivision in Ranchi district.
Which is the smallest Subdivision in Ranchi district ?
Itki is the smallest Subdivision in Ranchi district.
Which is the most populated Subdivision in Ranchi district ?
Kanke is the most populated Subdivision in Ranchi district.
Which is the least populated Subdivision in Ranchi district ?
Itki is the most least populated Subdivision in Ranchi district.