Chanchal Rana IAS is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2014 batch of Odisha cadres. He was born on 23 November 1988, and in 2025, he will be approximately 36 years old. He is an Indian and is said to be about 5 feet 10 inches in height.
Net worth
Chanchal Rana’s estimated net worth for the year 2025 is twelve lakhs. (Rs. 12,00,000). Since much of this figure comes from his Government salary as well as his own declared asset values, it is very difficult to determine an accurate net worth value.
Originally from Odisha, Chanchal has now moved to Bhubaneswar, where he serves as an administrator.
Education and Background
Chanchal Rana studied early education in Odisha and went on to take a Bachelor of Technology degree course in Electrical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam. He graduated as an engineer and served in the Indian Oil Corporation, Barauni Refinery. He had a stable career in the technical sector, but instead opted to study for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and passed it with a high rank, joining the IAS in 2014.
Career Journey: Chanchal Rana has served Odisha in various important posts during his lifetime as an administrator. He has been working as Collector and District Magistrate of Balangir, where he has been doing work on dairy development and rural livelihood programs. In 2025, he took up the post of Collector and DM of Khurda and DM of Puri and worked on the subjects of public safety, governance, and city management.
He has also served as the Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and as Vice Chairman of the Bhubaneswar Development Authority, where he was extensively involved in the planning and development of infrastructure in the city.
Achievements and Work
Style He is credited with favoring smart urban initiatives, enhancing city services, and enhancing administrative accountability. His work is said to be people-centric and highly emphasizes long-term development and not short-term publicity.
Personal Life
Chanchal Rana is married to IAS officer Ananya Das, and she is also in the Odisha cadres. He had a former wife who was an IAS officer, Swadha Dev Singh.
Conclusion: In general, it can be noted that IAS Chanchal Rana is an advanced and professional administrator whose career presents an excellent combination of expertise and technicality, administration, and dedication to serving the people in 2025.
