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.

South Chotanagpur division
Division of Jharkhand
Country India
StateJharkhand
HeadquartersRanchi
DistrictsRanchi, Gumla, Khunti, Lohardaga, Simdega
Government
 • CommissionerAnjani Kumar Mishra (IAS)
Area
 • Total
18,235 km2 (7,041 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
5,532,719
 • Density300/km2 (790/sq mi)
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