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Ambikāpur, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Ambikāpur is a large city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 121,071. Elevation: 1,978 ft (603 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
121,071 Population 158/sq mi density
1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
57.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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People

Population121,071
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density158/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units48,428
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain57.7 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Population121,071
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Coordinates23.1189°, 83.1954°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation57.7 inches (1,466 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Ambikāpur

Ambikāpur is a large city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 121,071. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet (603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ambikāpur has a population of 121,071 with a density of 158 people per square mile, spread across 765.6 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

121,071
Total Population
158
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
765.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ambikāpur vs India Average

The median household income in Ambikāpur is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 28 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Ambikāpur vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare27
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ambikāpur is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 48,428 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units48,428

Property Tax

Climate in Ambikāpur

Ambikāpur has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (15.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1357 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.3°C / 59°F 3.7° / 26.2° 19.0
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 6° / 31.4° 24.2
Mar 24.2°C / 75°F 12.1° / 37.2° 38.4
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 18.3° / 41.4° 21.6
May 31.5°C / 89°F 20.9° / 42.6° 52.1
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 22.5° / 41.2° 204.7
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 22.3° / 32.2° 277.7
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30.5° 383.5
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 30.1° 237.1
Oct 22.5°C / 72°F 13.9° / 29° 77.6
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 9.4° / 26.6° 5.5
Dec 15.6°C / 60°F 4.3° / 25.1° 15.9
Ambikāpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.1°F
39% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Area765.6 sq mi (1,983.0 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates23.1189°N, 83.1954°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 18.03"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 28, 2022.

Jun 12, 2001 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India M4.8 126 km
Jul 28, 2022 14 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.7 76 km
Jul 11, 2022 15 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.6 79 km
Apr 10, 2018 14 km WSW of Singrauli, India M4.6 130 km
Oct 10, 2000 26 km SE of Baikunthpur, India M4.5 48 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 64 km
Jan 18, 1996 12 km SSW of Singrauli, India M4.2 123 km
Dec 10, 1995 3 km ESE of Singrauli, India M3.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.6 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 7.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 17.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 18.0 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Ambikāpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 62°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (18.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ambikāpur

Institution Type Founded Website
Politechnic College Ambikapur College
Saraswati Shishu Mandir Higher Sec. School Ambikpur College

Schools in Ambikāpur

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Multipurpose Higher Sec. School Ambikapur
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Restaurants in Ambikāpur

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chawpati

Clinics in Ambikāpur

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr.soni Clinic
Parida Nursing Home

Dentists in Ambikāpur

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gayatri Dental Clinic
Shrivastava Dental Care

Train Stations in Ambikāpur

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ambikapur

Gas Stations in Ambikāpur

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum Aviation Fuel Ambikapur Airport
HP

Stadiums & Teams in Ambikāpur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ambikāpur

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maa Mahamaya AirportAHAMedium Airport
Korba AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambikāpur

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kali Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Ambikāpur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 27
Restaurants 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 1

🇮🇳 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 Ambikāpur

What is the population of Ambikāpur?

Ambikāpur has a population of 121,071 residents and is located in India. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 765.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ambikāpur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ambikāpur?

Ambikāpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.7 inches.

How is the job market in Ambikāpur?

Ambikāpur has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 28 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Ambikāpur?

The median home value in Ambikāpur is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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