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Ranchi

Decide whether to visit or live in Ranchi, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Ranchi?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travellers should adhere to general guidelines for India, including entry requirements such as completing the mandatory Self-Declaration Form for international arrivals, and heed regional advisories regarding parts of the country.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Student and youth-led protests over recruitment and job policies in Ranchi
  • National entry requirements for international passengers arriving in India, including health screenings and self-declaration forms

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ranchi month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ranchi are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 22–25°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 10°C), and August the wettest (about 353 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January22.410.21110.2
February26.113.21910.6
March30.417.42810.7
April35.321.61911.4
May35.223.26711.3
June32.824.22109.8
July28.823.03387.5
August28.222.53537.3
September28.122.22528.1
October27.419.2899.7
November25.114.559.8
December22.311.2189.6

Google News pulse · checked with SearXNG

What is being reported around Ranchi

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No recent story passed both checks.

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People and places shaping Ranchi

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Research updated Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Past and future events in Ranchi

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1400

    The earliest evidence of use of several iron slag, pot sheds, iron tools found in Chota Nagpur region around 1400 BCE.

  2. Documented history · 1691

    He built Jagannath Temple in 1691.

  3. Documented history · 1817

    The British reduced Nagvanshi rulers to Jamindar in 1817 due to rebellion of Jagirdars under Nagvanshi against tax imposition by East India Company and directly ruled Chotanagpur.

  4. Documented history · 1833

    In 1833, Captain Wilkinson established headquarter of the South-West Frontier agency in Lohardaga but in 1843 they moved the headquarters to the village of Kishunpur, which he renamed into Ranchi after the hamlet located at the foot of the Hill.

  5. Documented iron usage era

    Earliest evidence of iron slag, pot sheds, and iron tools found in the Chota Nagpur region around 1400 BCE.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Ranchi has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • M.S. Dhoni

    Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian national team, born in Ranchi.

  • Deepika Kumari

    Professional archer associated with Ranchi.

Historical figures

  • Lal Chintamani Sharan Nath Shahdeo

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1931–2014.

  • Thakur Vishwanath Shahdeo

    Freedom fighter who declared independence from British rule and fought in the 1857 rebellion.

Local business and employers

  • Central Coalfields

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ranchi. Subsidiary of Coal India Limited.

  • Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ranchi. Indian public sector undertaking.

  • CCPL Group

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ranchi. Coal Mining Company.

  • WEBAPPZO

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Ranchi. Indian IT Company.

  • Mecon limited

    Engineering consultancy and contracting company headquartered in Ranchi at Ashok Nagar.

Newspapers and local media

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

See Ranchi in context

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Ranchi, in brief

Ranchi is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Ranchi took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ranchi

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ranchi

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ranchi

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ranchi

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ranchi

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08 · Questions

Questions about Ranchi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ranchi

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Ranchi located and what are its coordinates?

Ranchi is situated in India at geographic coordinates 23.3432, 85.3094 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ranchi?

Ranchi has a recorded population of approximately 1,120,374 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ranchi?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ranchi include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ranchi?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Ranchi, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.