Ranchi
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Overview
Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. Birsa Munda died in Ranchi jail in June 1900, after his movement was crushed at Dombari hill.
It lies on the Chota Nagpur plateau at about 650 m and became the capital of Jharkhand in 2000.
The city is surrounded by waterfalls such as Hundru, Dassam and Jonha.
Birsa Munda, the tribal leader, was jailed and died in Ranchi in 1900.
The city is known for its pleasant climate.
It is a centre of the tribal culture of Jharkhand.
The HEC heavy engineering plant is located here.
The city has several educational institutions.
Geography and key facts
- Capital of Jharkhand
- Birsa Munda died here, 1900
- Capital since 2000
- Chota Nagpur plateau
- Birsa Munda
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on tribal movements.
Note for UPSC
Capital of Jharkhand.
Useful for orientation questions and for locating other features relative to the capital.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Ranchi yet.
Key facts
- Type
- State / UT capital
- State / UT
- Jharkhand
- Coordinates
- 23.356°N, 85.335°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
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