K Ramachandra Rao Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Indian Police Service
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	07/05/1967
Age	58 years
Birthplace	Andhra Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Profession	Indian Police Service (IPS)
Batch	1993
Cadre	Karnataka
Awards	The great son of India Award from Governor of Andhra Pradesh (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Shree Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Education Qualification	Ph.D.

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac sign	Taurus
Hometown	Andhra Pradesh

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married

Family

Children	Daughter: 2 (step), Ranya Rao (actress)

Career

Current Position	Head of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation since September 2023.
Previous Events	K Ramachandra Rao's stepdaughter Ranya Rao was arrested in March 2025 for gold smuggling. Following the arrest, Rao faced accusations of using police escorts to circumvent Customs checks. He was on compulsory leave after the incident but was reinstated as the Director General of Police (DGP) on 12 August 2025.
Media Statements	He expressed shock upon learning about his stepdaughter's arrest and maintained his career remains untarnished.

Some Lesser Known Facts

K Ramachandra Rao began his role at the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation in September 2023.
His stepdaughter Ranya Rao faced arrest by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for allegedly smuggling gold.
After the arrest incident, a government committee investigated K Ramachandra Rao's involvement.