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Ranchi Plateau

plateau, India
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The Ranchi Plateau is part of the larger Chota Nagpur plateau in eastern India, located in the states of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. It is composed of ancient Precambrian rocks and has an average elevation of about 2,300 feet (700 meters). This region is rich in mineral resources, including vast coal reserves in the Damodar River valley, as well as mica, copper, limestone, and bauxite. The plateau has been significantly shaped by erosion, resulting in a landscape of dissected uplands and isolated hills. The city of Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, is situated on this plateau and is a center for trade and industry, with major industries including silk production and heavy machine tools.12

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  3. list of cities and towns in India - Jharkhand

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