South Chotanagpur Division
South Chotanagpur division is one of the five divisions in the Indian state of Jharkhand. The South Chotanagpur Division, also known as the Ranchi Division. The division comprises the following districts: Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Ranchi and Simdega. It was earlier a part of Chota Nagpur Division.
Location of South Chotanagpur division in Jharkhand, in green
South Chotanagpur division | |
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Division of Jharkhand | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Headquarters | Ranchi |
| Districts | Ranchi, Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Simdega |
| Government | |
| • Commissioner | Anjani Kumar Mishra (IAS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 18,235 km (7,041 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,532,719 |
| • Density | 300/km (790/sq mi) |
Languages
References
- ^ "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". www.censusindia.gov.in.
23°03′N 84°32′E / 23.05°N 84.54°E
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