Ranchi People

The Ranchi people depend largely on the mineral industries in Ranchi for employment. The minerals that are extensively available in Ranchi include coal, ornamental stones, limestone and asbestos. The Ranchi people also have extensive dependence on agriculture. According to the 2001 census report of India, there were 4,75,995 cultivators in Ranchi. The males and the females work nearly in equal numbers in cultivation. In the mineral industries though, the scenario is little different. In the industrial sectors, the ratio of male workers to female workers is nearly 5:1. People of Ranchi are well educated. There is nearly 74% literacy rate in Ranchi.

The tribe population in Ranchi is quite high. According to the 2001 census report, the tribe population was recorded to be 1,164,624. The main tribes of Ranchi include Munda and Oraon. The languages that are widely spoken in Ranchi include Hindi, Mundari, Oraon, Nagpuri and Kurmali. The urban people in Ranchi can communicate in English language.

Rice, pulses and millets are staple diets of people of Ranchi. Vegetarian dishes are also preferred by the Ranchi people. The hotels in Ranchi, though, serve non vegetarian and continental dishes.

The Ranchi people are very congenial in nature. The tourists find people of Ranchi very cooperative.



Last Updated on 13/05/2013