Ranchi
Ranchi is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. The total area of Ranchi district is 5,097 km², which includes 4,816.02 km² of rural area and 280.98 km² of urban area. There are about 1,296 villages in Ranchi district.
For administrative convenience, Ranchi district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 18 subdivisions in Ranchi district. Here is the list of all Ranchi Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Ranchi District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angara | 406 | 1,12,759 |
| 2 | Bero | 297 | 1,13,090 |
| 3 | Bundu | 264 | 82,975 |
| 4 | Burmu | 323 | 89,889 |
| 5 | Chanho | 283 | 1,07,503 |
| 6 | Itki | 100 | 50,058 |
| 7 | Kanke | 432 | 13,17,499 |
| 8 | Khelari | 135 | 78,219 |
| 9 | Lapung | 310 | 63,053 |
| 10 | Mandar | 242 | 1,28,585 |
| 11 | Nagri | 156 | 76,442 |
| 12 | Namkum | 496 | 1,45,841 |
| 13 | Ormanjhi | 235 | 94,137 |
| 14 | Rahe | 180 | 53,916 |
| 15 | Ratu | 109 | 76,565 |
| 16 | Silli | 304 | 1,13,798 |
| 17 | Sonahatu | 304 | 77,252 |
| 18 | Tamar I | 521 | 1,32,672 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Tamar I is the largest subdivision in ranchi district by area, while Kanke is the largest by population. Itki is the smallest subdivision in ranchi district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Tamar I | Kanke |
| Smallest Tehsil | Itki | Itki |
Population of Ranchi District
The population of Ranchi offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Ranchi, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,14,253 | 16,56,918 | 12,57,335 |
| Total Male Population | 14,94,937 | 8,40,528 | 6,54,409 |
| Total Female Population | 14,19,316 | 8,16,390 | 6,02,926 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,01,214 | 2,50,753 | 1,50,461 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,07,029 | 1,27,908 | 79,121 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,94,185 | 1,22,845 | 71,340 |
| Literate Population | 19,11,433 | 9,53,472 | 9,57,961 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,85,244 | 5,60,352 | 5,24,892 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,26,189 | 3,93,120 | 4,33,069 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,02,820 | 7,03,446 | 2,99,374 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,09,693 | 2,80,176 | 1,29,517 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,93,127 | 4,23,270 | 1,69,857 |
| Households | 5,69,444 | 3,26,235 | 2,43,209 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Ranchi district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Ranchi district is 29,14,253, including 14,94,937 males and 14,19,316 females. In rural areas, it is 16,56,918, including 8,40,528 males and 8,16,390 females. In urban areas, it is 12,57,335, including 6,54,409 males and 6,02,926 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Ranchi district is 4,01,214, including 2,07,029 boys and 1,94,185 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,50,753, including 1,27,908 boys and 1,22,845 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,50,461, including 79,121 boys and 71,340 girls.
- Literate population in Ranchi district is around 19,11,433, including 10,85,244 males and 8,26,189 females. In rural areas, it is 9,53,472, including 5,60,352 males and 3,93,120 females. In urban areas, it is 9,57,961, including 5,24,892 males and 4,33,069 females.
- Illiterate population in Ranchi district is about 10,02,820, including 4,09,693 males and 5,93,127 females. In rural areas, it is 7,03,446, including 2,80,176 males and 4,23,270 females. In urban areas, it is 2,99,374, including 1,29,517 males and 1,69,857 females.
- There are about 5,69,444 households in Ranchi district, including 3,26,235 in rural areas and 2,43,209 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ranchi. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,52,943 | 84,270 | 68,673 |
| SC Male Population | 78,613 | 43,088 | 35,525 |
| SC Female Population | 74,330 | 41,182 | 33,148 |
| Total ST Population | 10,42,016 | 7,89,838 | 2,52,178 |
| ST Male Population | 5,20,582 | 3,95,718 | 1,24,864 |
| ST Female Population | 5,21,434 | 3,94,120 | 1,27,314 |
| Population Density | 572 / km² | 344 / km² | 4,475 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Ranchi district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ranchi district is approximately 1,52,943, including 78,613 males and 74,330 females. In rural areas, it is 84,270, including 43,088 males and 41,182 females. In urban areas, it is 68,673, including 35,525 males and 33,148 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ranchi district is about 10,42,016, including 5,20,582 males and 5,21,434 females. In rural areas, it is 7,89,838, including 3,95,718 males and 3,94,120 females. In urban areas, it is 2,52,178, including 1,24,864 males and 1,27,314 females.
- Overall population density of Ranchi district is around 572 people per km². Rural areas have about 344 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,475 people per km².