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General Information about RANCHI


Ranchi :
Area : 35 sq. kms.
Altitude : 2,140 ft.
Languages : Hindi, Nagpuria, Oraon, blundari and Bengali
Best Time to Visit : September to May
State : Jharkhand.
STD Code : 651.

About Ranchi

Situated picturesquely in the heart of Chotanagpur at an altitude of 2,140 ft above sea level is the nucleus of the region. Once the summer capital of Bihar, Ranchi is well known for its scenic attractions, waterfalls, barren rocks & hillocks. It has a number of Industrial Complexes, which are very important in the Industrial life of the country.

While on the one hand beautiful and exciting waterfalls are scattered around this town, on the other hand huge industries are also to be seen there, which do attract visitors. There are many scenic attractions in and around Ranchi that hold tourists for days together. It is also an important place for the study of tribal ways; of life it offers an ideal opportunity to those interested in Anthropology. Bihar Tribal Research Institute and museum is well worth a visit for those seeking to know more about the tribes of Bihar. One can consider some of above all it is the central point of Chotanagpur, which one cannot miss to visit. Due to its good climate, lot of people come here for health sake too. It gets 1530 mm rain annually.

HOW TO REACH

By Air : Ranchi is well connected by Indian Airlines services with Kolkata, Patna, Mumbai & New Delhi.Rail :- It is well connected by rail with major cities all across the country.

By Rail : Ranchi is on the South Eastern Railway and is directly connected with Calcutta, Patna, Rourkela etc.

By Road : Ranchi is situated on NH 23 & NH 33 and there are number of good roads around it. Ranchi is directly connected by regular bus services with all the major places within and outside the state.

PLACES TO VISIT IN RANCHI

• Ranchi Lake : It is situated at the heart of the city. It was excavated by Col. Onsely, a British Agent in 1842. The lake has an added attraction of boating for the visitors.

• Jagannath Temple : This is a replica of the Jagannath Temple at Puri, the only difference being that it stands atop a hill. It is frequented by the tribals as well as the non tribals & is expecially crowed during the annual Rath Yatra & Car Festival held during July.

• Sita and Dassam Falls : Adjacent to Jonha Falls is Sita falls which can be seen at its best in the morning. Afternoon may best be saved for the Dassam falls (34 kms on Ranchi - Tata road) where Kanchi river falls from a height a of 114 feet.
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