Ranchi at a Glance

Latitude	23.23 N
Longitude	85.23 E
Area (in sq. km)	7574.17
Height from sea level (in feet)	2140 ft
Temperature (in degree centigrade)	Winter(Min 3 Max 22.9) and Summer(Min 20.6 Max 44)
Rainfall (in mm)	1530 Annual
Climate	Summer, Winter and Rainy Seasons
Literacy rate (2001 census)	65.69 %
Main Tribes	Oraon, Munda
Main minerals	Lime Stone, Coal, asbestos and ornamental stones etc.
Main crop	Rice, Millets, Pulses and oil seeds.
Languages spoken	Hindi, Nagpuri,Oraon,Mundari and Kurmali
Important Rivers	Subarnarekha, South Koel and Sankh
Nearest Railway Station	Ranchi
Nearest Airport	Ranchi
National Highway passing through District	NH-33 and NH-23
Population density	362 per Sq.Km
Area in acers	1873635.75
Number of blocks	20
Number of villaes	2076
Population (male)	1436976
Population (female)	1348088
Sex ratio	938

 

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