Mandar

Mandar is a taluk headquarters town located about 25 km west of Ranchi in Jharkhand.

Jaivik Udyan Zoological Park, Gonda Hill, Ranchi Hill, Ranchi Lake, Tagore Hill and Hatia Dam are some spots worth visiting around.

A Forest Research Centre is located at Mandar.

Mandar is situated on Ranchi-Palmau State Highway. Nearest airport is at Ranchi. Ranchi Railway Station serves Mandar.