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Ahmadpur, India

West Bengal · India

Ahmadpur is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 8,855. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,855 Population 17,710/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
53.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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About Ahmadpur

Ahmadpur

Ahmadpur Junction railway station is an important junction railway station on the Bardhaman-Rampurhat Section under Howrah railway division of Eastern Railway zone. It is the connecting station of Sahibganj loop line and Ahmadpur–Katwa line. It is situated beside Suri road at Ahmedpur in Birbhum district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Total 33 trains stop at Ahmadpur Junction railway station.

People

Population8,855
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density17,710/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

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Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units3,542
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Population8,855
Population Density17,710 / sq mi
Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Coordinates23.8301°, 87.6866°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation53.0 inches (1,345 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Ahmadpur

Ahmadpur is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 8,855. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ahmadpur has a population of 8,855 with a density of 17,710 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,855
Total Population
17,710
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ahmadpur vs India Average

The median household income in Ahmadpur is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 159 business establishments.

Income: Ahmadpur vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)159

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ahmadpur is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,542 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,542

Property Tax

Ahmadpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density17,710/sq mi
Coordinates23.8301°N, 87.6866°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 106 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 108 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 103 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 107 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 100 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 139 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 73 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 102 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 138 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 148 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 265 km
2019 Fani Category 1 261 km
2009 Aila Category 1 254 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.2 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 9.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 7.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Ahmadpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Ahmadpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chhayabithi Tagore Philately Museum
Gitanjali Rail Museum

Libraries in Ahmadpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Visva-Bharati Central Library0.0

Train Stations in Ahmadpur

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahmadpur Junction
Bataspur
Chowhatta
Gopalpurgram
Kirnahar
Kopai
Labpur

Banks in Ahmadpur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank

Airports Near Ahmadpur

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force StationMedium Airport
Burnpur AirportSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport
Sido Kanhu AirportSmall Airport
Surichua Air BaseSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ahmadpur

What is the population of Ahmadpur?

Ahmadpur has a population of 8,855 residents and is located in India. The population density is 17,710 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ahmadpur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ahmadpur?

Ahmadpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.

How is the job market in Ahmadpur?

The unemployment rate in Ahmadpur is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 159 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ahmadpur?

The median home value in Ahmadpur is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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