Ramgarh Cantonment (Hindi: रामगढ़ छावनी) Known as Ramgarh Cantt.or Ramgarh is a cantonment town in Ramgarh district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. On 12 September 2007, new district Ramgarh was created and Ramgarh Cantonment town become District Headquarter.
Ramgarh Cantonment is surrounded by coal-fields at Rajrappa, Laiyo, Ghato,Bhurkunda,Topa,Sarubera, Sirka, Urrimari, Sayal, Gidi etc. Patratu Thermal Power Station is about 30 km from Ramgarh.
Damodar River flows past the town.The is spreads over a very large area on the both sides of NH 33.
Ramgarh Cantonment is a Category-I Cantonment. The emergence of Cantonment Board as a municipal body in Cantonments was basically in response to the need for maintenance of proper sanitation and health and hygiene of these areas. The scope of the Cantonment Board function extends to the entire gamut of Municipal Administration. In addition to providing basic amenities, the Cantonment Board also ensures various social, cultural, educational and medical institutions to the residents of the area. Cantonment Board is a policy making body.
It is a centre for two Indian Army Regiments, S. R. C. (Sikh Regimental Centre) and P. R. C. (Punjab Regimental Centre)
The Cantonment Board consists of 16 members including 8 elected members. But the Board is the varied Board under Section 12 of The Cantonments Act, 2006 consisting of the president, The Chief Executive Officer and one Civil Nominated members. During the year under report the following held office as indicated.
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