K Ramachandra Rao Age, Wiki and Bio

K Ramachandra Rao

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian Police Service
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/05/1967
Age58 years
BirthplaceAndhra Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionIndian Police Service (IPS)
Batch1993
CadreKarnataka
Awards
  • The great son of India Award from Governor of Andhra Pradesh (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityShree Velagapudi Ramakrishna Memorial College, Nagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Education QualificationPh.D.

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Zodiac signTaurus
HometownAndhra Pradesh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

ChildrenDaughter: 2 (step), Ranya Rao (actress)

Career

Current PositionHead 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 StatementsHe 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.