Rātu Population 2026

Rātu has a population of 22,379, making it the #2679 biggest city in 🇮🇳 India, located in Jharkhand. It is about 567× smaller than Mumbai, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rātu (capital New Delhi shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

22,379

Rank in India

#2679

Coordinates

23.42°N, 85.21°E

~725 m elevation · Asia/Kolkata

Distance to capital (New Delhi)

986 km

612 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jharkhand

City	Population	Rank in India
Jamshedpur	1,339,438	#31
Dhanbad	1,196,214	#41
Ranchi	1,120,374	#46
Bokāro	564,319	#88
Mango	223,805	#227
Deoghar	203,123	#247
Phusro	185,555	#269
Bhetia	174,355	#292

Cities near Rātu

Ranchi1,120,374 people · ~13 km away
Patrātu32,899 people · ~29 km away
Saunda81,915 people · ~29 km away
Khalāri20,010 people · ~33 km away
Churi24,876 people · ~33 km away
Khunti36,390 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rātu?

Rātu has a population of 22,379 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2679 biggest city in India.

What region is Rātu in?

Rātu is located in Jharkhand, India.

Is Rātu the capital of India?

No, the capital of India is New Delhi, about 986 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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