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Ranchi, India

Major city · Population 1.1M

Ranchi is the 47th largest city in India with a population of approximately 1,120,374 people as of 2026. This makes it the 489th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.08% of India's total population of 1.45B. Ranchi is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.

Population

1,120,374

Global Rank

#489

Country Rank

#47

% of India

0.08%

Ranchi on the Map

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India at a Glance

Country Population

1,450,935,791

Capital

New Delhi

Region

Southern Asia

Major Cities

533

GDP per Capita

$2,695

Life Expectancy

72.2 years

Urban Population

35.4%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Ranchi with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Ranchi by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Hazāribāgh153,59572 km
Phusro185,55585 km
Bokāro564,31993 km
Chas141,64093 km
Bhetia174,355105 km
Puruliya122,533108 km
Jamshedpur1,339,438108 km
Mango223,805109 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ranchi?

The population of Ranchi, India is approximately 1,120,374 people, making it the 489th largest city in the world and the 47th largest in India.

Is Ranchi the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi. Ranchi is the 47th largest city in the country.

What timezone is Ranchi in?

Ranchi is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone.