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| name | | name = Ranipet | ||
| settlement_type = Municipality | |||
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | |||
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| pushpin_map_caption = Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|12|56|55.3|N|79|19|08.4|E|display=inline,title}} | |||
| subdivision_type = Country | |||
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| pushpin_label_position | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| coordinates | | subdivision_name2 = [[Ranipet district]] | ||
| subdivision_type | | established_date = | ||
| subdivision_name | | founder = | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | named_for = | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | government_type = Selection Grade Municipality | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | governing_body = Ranipet Municipality | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web | title=Home - RANIPET MUNICIPALITY | url=https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/ranipet/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203150950/https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/ranipet/ | access-date=2025-08-08 | archive-date=2020-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Major Urban Agglomeration of India, 2011 Census|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42876/download/46544/CLASS_I.xlsx}}</ref> | |||
| area_total_km2 = 8.52 | |||
| established_date | | area_urban_km2 = 85.32 | ||
| founder | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| named_for | | elevation_m = 208 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | |||
| population_footnotes = <ref>{{Cite web | title=Home - RANIPET MUNICIPALITY | url=https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/ranipet/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203150950/https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/ranipet/ | access-date=2025-08-08 | archive-date=2020-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Major Urban Agglomeration of India, 2011 Census|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42876/download/46544/CLASS_I.xlsx}}</ref> | |||
| government_type | | population_total = 50,764 | ||
| governing_body | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| unit_pref | | population_urban = 264330 | ||
| area_footnotes | | population_density_urban_km2 = auto | ||
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| | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| elevation_m | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| population_density_km2 = | | postal_code = 632401 to 632406 | ||
| | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| | | area_code = 91 4172 | ||
| demographics_type1 | | registration_plate = '''TN-73''' | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency]] | ||
| timezone1 | | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| utc_offset1 | | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Ranipet Assembly constituency]] | ||
| postal_code_type | | blank3_name_sec1 = Nearest city | ||
| postal_code | | blank3_info_sec1 = [[Vellore]] | ||
| area_code_type | | blank4_name_sec1 = Civic agency | ||
| area_code | | blank4_info_sec1 = Ranipet municipality | ||
| registration_plate | | website = https://vrzconnect.in/ | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | https://ranipet.nic.in/ | ||
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'''Ranipet''' is | '''Ranipet''' (lit. Queen's colony) is an industrial town and the administrative headquarters of [[Ranipet district]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is located on the Northern banks of the [[Palar River]]. It is a Tri-City with the adjacent municipalities of [[Walajapet]], [[Arcot]] and [[Melvisharam]]. It is located about {{convert|115|km|mi|0|abbr=}} west of [[Chennai]], and about {{convert|26|km|mi|0|abbr=}} east of [[Vellore]]. Ranipet is located on the [[Mumbai]]–[[Chennai]] arm of the [[Golden Quadrilateral]]. | ||
Ranipet is renowned for its thriving industrial base, which includes numerous small, medium, and large-scale industries, particularly in sectors such as leather tanning, chemical manufacturing, and engineering. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Ranipet was built around the year 1771 by Sadut-ulla-khan, the Nawab of Carnatic, in honor of the youthful widow of Desingh Raja of Gingee, who committed Sati upon her husband's death. Out of respect for Desingh Raja's valour and his wife's devotion, the Nawab formed a new village opposite to Arcot on the Northern bank of Palar | Ranipet was built around the year 1771 by Sadut-ulla-khan, the Nawab of Carnatic, in honor of the youthful widow of Desingh Raja of Gingee, who committed Sati upon her husband's death. Out of respect for Desingh Raja's valour and his wife's devotion, the Nawab formed a new village opposite to Arcot on the Northern bank of the Palar River and named it Ranipet.<ref>''South Indian Shrines: illustrated, page 185''</ref> | ||
The town gained importance since the establishment of European cantonment. About a mile west of Ranipet is a remarkable thope extending along the Palar river, for a distance of {{cvt|4.8|km}} which is known as 'Navlakh Bagh'. It is supposed to contain 9 lakhs of trees and hence the name "Navlakh Bagh". South India's first rail operation was operated between Royapuram to Ranipet. | The town gained importance since the establishment of the European cantonment. About a mile west of Ranipet is a remarkable thope extending along the Palar river, for a distance of {{cvt|4.8|km}} which is known as 'Navlakh Bagh'.<ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} Ranipet District, Government of Tamilnadu {{!}} India |url=https://ranipet.nic.in/history/ |access-date=2023-09-04 |language=en-US}}</ref> It is supposed to contain 9 lakhs of trees and hence the name "Navlakh Bagh". South India's first rail operation was operated between Royapuram to Ranipet. | ||
On August | On 15 August 2019, Ranipet became the district headquarters for the [[Ranipet district]] after the announcement of the newly created district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/vellore-district-to-be-trifurcated-nov-1-to-be-tamil-nadu-day/articleshow/70686198.cms|title=Vellore district to be trifurcated; Nov 1 to be Tamil Nadu Day|date=August 15, 2019|first=Shanmughasundaram |last=J.|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-30}}</ref> | ||
On 21 October 2021, Arakkonam and Nemili taluks of Ranipet district were added to the [[Chennai Metropolitan Area]].<ref>{{Cite web |url-status=live |archive-date=Dec 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221211065133/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/government-issues-order-for-expanding-chennai-metropolitan-planning-area-to-5904-sq-km/article66041750.ece |title=Order issued for expansion of Chennai to 5,904 sq. km |date=October 22, 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en |access-date=16 August 2023 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/government-issues-order-for-expanding-chennai-metropolitan-planning-area-to-5904-sq-km/article66041750.ece}}</ref> | |||
[[File:Bharathiyar Park Entrance ,BHEL Ranipet.jpg|thumb|Bharathiyar Park, Ranipet]] | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|76.42}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|15.19}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|8.02}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|yellow|0.01}}{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]|Gold|0.04}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|0.27}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.03}}{{bar percent|[[Irreligion|No religion]]|violet|0.02}}}} | {{bar box|title=Religious census|titlebar=#ddd|left1=Religion|right1=Percent(%)|float=left|bars={{bar percent|[[Hinduism|Hindu]]|Orange|76.42}}{{bar percent|[[Islam|Muslim]]|Green|15.19}}{{bar percent|[[Christianity|Christian]]|purple|8.02}}{{bar percent|[[Sikhism|Sikh]]|yellow|0.01}}{{bar percent|[[Buddhism|Buddhist]]|Gold|0.04}}{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jain]]|Blue|0.27}}{{bar percent|Other|grey|0.03}}{{bar percent|[[Irreligion|No religion]]|violet|0.02}}}} | ||
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Ranipet had a population of 50,764 with a sex-ratio of 1,091 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 5,124 were under the age of six, constituting 2,564 males and 2,560 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 34.3% and .04% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 81.%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 12275 households. There were a total of 18,243 workers, comprising 45 cultivators, 100 main agricultural labourers, 373 in | According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Ranipet municipality had a population of 50,764 with a sex-ratio of 1,091 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> Ranipet City (Urban Agglomeration) had a population of 2,64,330 spanning over 85.32 Km² as of 2011 Census.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-02-10 |title=Class 1 Towns/ Urban Agglomerations |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/42876/download/46544/CLASS_I.xlsx |access-date= |website=Census of India}}</ref> A total of 5,124 were under the age of six, constituting 2,564 males and 2,560 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 34.3% and .04% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 81.%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 12275 households. There were a total of 18,243 workers, comprising 45 cultivators, 100 main agricultural labourers, 373 in household industries, 16,095 other workers, 1,630 marginal workers, 15 marginal cultivators, 29 marginal agricultural labourers, 95 marginal workers in household industries and 1,491 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Ranipet|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=673860|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Ranipet had 76.42% [[Hindus]], 15.19% [[Muslims]], 8.02% [[Christians]], 0.01% [[Sikhs]], 0.04% [[Buddhists]], 0.27% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.03% following other religions and 0.02% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | {{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | ||
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Ranipet | |
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Municipality | |
  Ranipet Ranipet, Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates: 12°56′55.3″N 79°19′08.4″E / 12.948694°N 79.319000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Ranipet district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Selection Grade Municipality |
| • Body | Ranipet Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 8.52 km2 (3.29 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 85.32 km2 (32.94 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 208 m (682 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Municipality | 50,764 |
| • Density | 6,000/km2 (15,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 264,330 |
| • Urban density | 3,100/km2 (8,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 632401 to 632406 |
| Telephone code | 91 4172 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-73 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ranipet Assembly constituency |
| Nearest city | Vellore |
| Civic agency | Ranipet municipality |
| Website | https://vrzconnect.in/ https://ranipet.nic.in/ |
Ranipet (lit. Queen's colony) is an industrial town and the administrative headquarters of Ranipet district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the Northern banks of the Palar River. It is a Tri-City with the adjacent municipalities of Walajapet, Arcot and Melvisharam. It is located about 115 kilometres (71 mi) west of Chennai, and about 26 kilometres (16 mi) east of Vellore. Ranipet is located on the Mumbai–Chennai arm of the Golden Quadrilateral. Ranipet is renowned for its thriving industrial base, which includes numerous small, medium, and large-scale industries, particularly in sectors such as leather tanning, chemical manufacturing, and engineering.
History[edit | edit source]
Ranipet was built around the year 1771 by Sadut-ulla-khan, the Nawab of Carnatic, in honor of the youthful widow of Desingh Raja of Gingee, who committed Sati upon her husband's death. Out of respect for Desingh Raja's valour and his wife's devotion, the Nawab formed a new village opposite to Arcot on the Northern bank of the Palar River and named it Ranipet.[5]
The town gained importance since the establishment of the European cantonment. About a mile west of Ranipet is a remarkable thope extending along the Palar river, for a distance of 4.8 km (3.0 mi) which is known as 'Navlakh Bagh'.[6] It is supposed to contain 9 lakhs of trees and hence the name "Navlakh Bagh". South India's first rail operation was operated between Royapuram to Ranipet.
On 15 August 2019, Ranipet became the district headquarters for the Ranipet district after the announcement of the newly created district.[7]
On 21 October 2021, Arakkonam and Nemili taluks of Ranipet district were added to the Chennai Metropolitan Area.[8]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to 2011 census, Ranipet municipality had a population of 50,764 with a sex-ratio of 1,091 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[9] Ranipet City (Urban Agglomeration) had a population of 2,64,330 spanning over 85.32 Km² as of 2011 Census.[10] A total of 5,124 were under the age of six, constituting 2,564 males and 2,560 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 34.3% and .04% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 81.%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[9] The town had a total of 12275 households. There were a total of 18,243 workers, comprising 45 cultivators, 100 main agricultural labourers, 373 in household industries, 16,095 other workers, 1,630 marginal workers, 15 marginal cultivators, 29 marginal agricultural labourers, 95 marginal workers in household industries and 1,491 other marginal workers.[11] As per the religious census of 2011, Ranipet had 76.42% Hindus, 15.19% Muslims, 8.02% Christians, 0.01% Sikhs, 0.04% Buddhists, 0.27% Jains, 0.03% following other religions and 0.02% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.[12]
Politics[edit | edit source]
R.Gandhi is the sitting MLA of DMK. Ranipet assembly constituency is part of Arakkonam (Lok Sabha constituency).[13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Home - RANIPET MUNICIPALITY". Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ↑ "Major Urban Agglomeration of India, 2011 Census".
- ↑ "Home - RANIPET MUNICIPALITY". Archived from the original on 3 December 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ↑ "Major Urban Agglomeration of India, 2011 Census".
- ↑ South Indian Shrines: illustrated, page 185
- ↑ "History | Ranipet District, Government of Tamilnadu | India". Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ↑ J., Shanmughasundaram (15 August 2019). "Vellore district to be trifurcated; Nov 1 to be Tamil Nadu Day". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 September 2019.
- ↑ "Order issued for expansion of Chennai to 5,904 sq. km". The Hindu. 22 October 2022. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Class 1 Towns/ Urban Agglomerations". Census of India. 10 February 2009.
- ↑ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Ranipet". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ↑ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ↑ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 28 June 2011.