In Akbarnama, the region of Chota Nagpur is described as Jharkhand. During the Mughal period, the region, then known as Khukhra, was famous for its diamonds.

The state shares its border with the states of Bihar to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northwest, Chhattisgarh to the west, Odisha to the south and West Bengal to the east. It has an area of 79,710 km2 (30,778 sq mi)….

Ranchi

Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is the 46th largest urban city in India. It has a population of about 1,073,427 people (and counting), with a literacy rate of 87.68%. Ranchi is well connected by Railways, Roads, and Airways.

I am amused every time someone refers to Ranchi as small. The city accommodates nearly 1.2 million people with a floating population of 50,000 to 60,000. Many people who live here haven’t seen a bigger place. It is the biggest city, and the capital, of Jharkhand, a state encompassing more than 30,000 villages.

Rachi

Popularly referred to as the City of Waterfalls, Ranchi is a beautiful destination full of natural and cultural wonders, with opportunities for trekking through bamboo covered topography and feasting on regional delicacies like ‘Golgappas’, discovering Rabindranath Tagore’s literary sanctuary at Tagore Hill and …

Crime rates in Ranchi, India

Nagvanshis of Chotanagpur

Nagavanshi (IAST: Nāgavaṃśī) may refer to any of the several Indian dynasties or social groups claiming (or thought to claim) descent from the mythical Nāgas: Any of the modern castes claiming Nāga descent, such as Nairs, Pasis, Bunts, and Nagavanshi Rajputs of Kalahandi.

History and Geography According to legend, Raja Jai Singh Deo of Odisha had declared himself the ruler of Jharkhand in the 13th century. It largely comprises forest tracks of Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana and has distinct cultural traditions.

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Holi

Panchi and Parhan

‘The Land of Forests’ as Jharkhand is famously called, is heaven for nature lovers. The unparalleled beauty of the state with majestic hills, scenic waterfalls, rich greenery and colorful culture makes your visit to the land memorable. Thanks to the dominant tribal population, the land preserves nature at its best.

Jharkhand state is carved out from Bihar state in 2000. The state is rich in mineral resources and poor in agricultural production. During last ten years agriculture could not grow in the state as per expectations, resulting higher rural poverty.

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Leh

Mecca

Netarhat is known for its sunrises and sunsets during the summer months. It is located within forests which have varied flora and fauna. Upper Ghaghri Falls is situated 4 km from away from Netarhat. Lodh Falls is the highest waterfall of Jharkhand and 21st highest in India.

There is no night life. People usually sleep at around 11pm. You will not see people roaming on the streets after 10pm. That is one of the basic reasons, people are safe in Ranchi.

Netarhat is situated at about 250 kms. from Ranchi (Capital of Jharkhand State, India) at Chotanagpur Plateau in Palamu area of the State. Netarhat is a worth visiting place for people of all age. It will be good if one has transport at their own disposal.

Kanke

Ranchi Hill Station Ranchi is a famous hill station and the capital of Jharkhand. Ranchi is popularly known as the ‘Manchester of the East’. This place is mainly famous for the beauty of its waterfalls but Ranchi Hill also offers a very beautiful view.

“Heavy snowfall in northern parts of the country has made the north-westerly winds dominant. Severe weather is expected in the next 48 hours,” said R.S. Sharma, an IMD scientist in Ranchi. In Kanke, the freezer on the outskirts of Ranchi, the Celsius nosedived to 3.2, six degrees below normal.

On one hand where Ranchi sees a minimum temperature of 5 to 6 degrees, Kanke freezes at 1 to 2 degrees. It is because of presence of BAU observatory in Kanke that the temperature of that area gets recorded.

Kanke Mental Asylum

Today’s temperature in Ranchi is 26°c. Day’s maximum temperature would hover at 27°c, while minimum temperature is predicted to be 23°c.

Ranchi Weather Now Weather today in Ranchi, India is going to be Heavy rain with a maximum temperature of 30°c and minimum temperature of 24°c. Expected precipitation falling is 38.00 mm. Weather tomorrow in Ranchi, India is going to be Heavy rain with a maximum temperature of 29°c and minimum temperature of 24°c.