What is the population of Ranipet, Tamil Nadu?

Ranipet has a population of approximately 50,764 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Ranipet, Tamil Nadu located?

Ranipet is located in Tamil Nadu, India, at approximate coordinates 12.9292°, 79.3322°.

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Ranipet

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Total population

50,764

Elevation160 m

Land area8.52 km²

Coordinates12.93°, 79.33°

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Elevation

160 m

Area

8.52 km²

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Overview

Ranipet 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 & geography

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 the Palar River and named it 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 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. On 15 August 2019, Ranipet became the district headquarters for the Ranipet district after the announcement of the newly created district. On 21 October 2021, Arakkonam and Nemili taluks of Ranipet district were added to the Chennai Metropolitan Area.

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