Ranchi
Ranchi is a district in the Jharkhand State of India. Total area of Ranchi is 5,097 km² including 4,816.02 km² rural area and 280.98 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Ranchi has a population of 29,14,253 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,57,335 while rural population is 16,56,918. Ranchi has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 571.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,69,444 houses in the district, including 2,43,209 urban houses and 3,26,235 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,296 villages in ranchi district.
The Ranchi district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Tamar I is the largest subdivision in ranchi district by area while Kanke is the largest subdivision by population. Itki is the smallest subdivision in ranchi district by both area and population. 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 |
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 |
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 |