About Ranchi

Ranchi, India is the capital of the state of Jharkhand. It is located on 23.23ºN latitude and 85.23ºE longitude. One thing that can be said about Ranchi is that, it is sometimes known by the name of city of ‘water falls and lakes’. Ranchi covers a total area of 35 square kilometers.

Some Quick Facts about the city Ranchi and its nearby area, which can be useful while planning a tour to the city, are:

The temperature in Ranchi during the summer varies from 20.6 º Centigrade to 37.2º Centigrade. That during winter is 10.3 º Centigrade to 22.9º Centigrade. It receives an annual rainfall of about 1530 mm.

The major languages spoken in Ranchi are Hindi, Kurmali, Oraon, Nagpuri and Mundari.

The major tribes of the region are Munda and Oraon.

Ranchi is divided into Ranchi, Bundu and Khunti administrative sub-divisions.

The main rivers of Ranchi are Subarnarekha, Sankh and Koel.

Some beautiful waterfalls of Ranchi are Dassam falls, Hundru falls, Hirni falls, Jonha Falls and Panch Gagh falls.

Famous temples include Sun Temple, Ranchi Hill and Pahari Mandir, Angrabari and Jagannathpur Temple.

Some of the major sightseeing spots of Ranchi are:

Machli Ghar: This is an aquarium having numerous species of fishes.
Tagore Hill: This hill is also known as Morhabadi Hill where brother of poet Rabindranath Tagore built a house.
Gonda Hill and Rock Garden: It has been formed by cutting the rocks of Gonda Hill. Kanke Dam is located at its foot.
Birsa Jaivik Udyan: It is the abode to various species of plants and animals.
Muta Crocodile Breeding Centre: It is the home of 50 crocodiles.

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