🇮🇳 Ranchi, India

Ranchi is the capital city of Jharkhand, India, with a population of around 1.5 million people. While not directly located on the coast, it is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to Kolkata and Haldia ports (around 350 km away). Ranchi is also home to several industries including heavy engineering, steel, and mining, which may be of interest to shipyards, ship part manufacturers, and related businesses.