Living in Ranchi
Ranchi is a city in Jharkhand, India, home to 1,120,374 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are single professionals (top 3%, #64 of 2,738), city lovers (top 3%, #53 of 2,212), young professionals (top 3%, #62 of 2,471).
Residents1,120,374
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport330 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,196,700 people
Terrain around itabout 640 m, height range 80 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi999 km
Within 10 km1,120,374 people
Greater areaGreater Ranchi, 4 km out
Winter daylight10 h 42 min, sunset 12:38
See Ranchi on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ranchi
- It is part of Greater Ranchi, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 42 min and sets around 12:38; in late June it sets around 15:08.
How Ranchi ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Jharkhand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,133 of 3,335 | #36 of 72 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #135 of 3,608 | #4 of 77 | Map |
| Low-income family | 67 | #537 of 3,335 | #10 of 72 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #519 of 3,335 | #11 of 72 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #2,916 of 3,335 | #59 of 72 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 77 | #1,105 of 3,335 | #7 of 72 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #2,993 of 3,608 | #63 of 77 | Map |
| Single professional | 86 | #64 of 2,738 | #3 of 54 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #62 of 2,471 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| DINKS | 87 | #67 of 2,212 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #610 of 3,608 | #1 of 77 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #76 of 2,549 | #3 of 51 | Map |
| Car-free household | 92 | #54 of 2,006 | #3 of 39 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #736 of 946 | #22 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 74 | #143 of 3,335 | #4 of 72 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 69 | #503 of 3,608 | #3 of 77 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 88 | #53 of 2,212 | #3 of 42 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #174 of 3,608 | #3 of 77 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #287 of 3,335 | #2 of 72 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 12 | #3,457 of 3,608 | #67 of 77 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #1,473 of 3,608 | #9 of 77 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,380 of 3,608 | #65 of 77 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #3,387 of 3,608 | #65 of 77 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #116 of 3,608 | #3 of 77 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #155 of 3,608 | #2 of 77 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,118 of 3,608 | #41 of 77 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 75 | #533 of 3,608 | #4 of 77 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #114 of 2,738 | #3 of 54 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.