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Bagdogra, India

West Bengal · India

Bagdogra is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 17,372. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,372 Population 3,000/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
119.8 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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Full City Profile

People

Population17,372
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density3,000/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 Units6,949
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain119.8 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population17,372
Population Density3,000 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates26.6993°, 88.3118°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation119.8 inches (3,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Bagdogra

Bagdogra is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 17,372. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bagdogra has a population of 17,372 with a density of 3,000 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,372
Total Population
3,000
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bagdogra vs India Average

The median household income in Bagdogra 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 313 business establishments.

Income: Bagdogra 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)313

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bagdogra 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 6,949 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 Units6,949

Property Tax

Climate in Bagdogra

Bagdogra has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2485 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25.9° 5.2
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 9.5° / 30° 19.0
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 14.2° / 35.5° 71.7
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.3° / 39.2° 80.7
May 28.5°C / 83°F 21.2° / 38.6° 213.5
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.7° 490.7
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 32.6° 601.9
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 24° / 32.9° 433.2
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.1° 435.3
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.9° 128.4
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.3° 1.5
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 9.3° / 25.5° 4.0
Bagdogra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density3,000/sq mi
Coordinates26.6993°N, 88.3118°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.8"
215% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 31.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 6, 2024.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 116 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 119 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 76 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 83 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 66 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 52 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 124 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 31 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 140 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 126 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 97 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 134 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 92 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 85 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 142 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 86 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 135 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 139 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 71 km
Sep 18, 2011 6 km E of Mangan, India M4.8 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 23.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 31.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 23.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 19.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Bagdogra has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 119.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (31.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bagdogra

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Army Public School
Kendriya Vidyalaya
BSF SCHOOL KADAMTALA
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar High School (H.S)
Rangapani Primary School
Ranidanga Kalaram High School
Rangapani High School
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Radio Stations near Bagdogra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bagdogra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Phago Niwas

Libraries in Bagdogra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jnanada Sundari Rural Library0.0
Khoribari Club cum Library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bagdogra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adhikari Hat
Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat
Hong Kong Market
Matigara Sabji Market

Hotels in Bagdogra

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurum
Hotel oasis
Mulaqat BNB

Restaurants in Bagdogra

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marina's
Sabitri Sweets

Cafes in Bagdogra

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa

Castles in Bagdogra

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

33 Corps

Clinics in Bagdogra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doctor pine clinic

Train Stations in Bagdogra

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bagdogra
Chattar Hat
Nijbari

Gas Stations in Bagdogra

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HP Petrol Pump - Jaiamba Filling Station
IN #1427084985
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Kargil Gorkha

Banks in Bagdogra

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Bank Rangapani
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Bagdogra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bagdogra

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Kishanganj AirportSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport
Thakurgaon AirportTKRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bagdogra

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gosaipur Post office 734014
Leusipakuri Post Office
Rangapani Branch Post-Office

Treatment Centers in Bagdogra

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arogya Niketan Nursing Home And Maternity Home
Basu's Clinic
Chetna Nursing Home
Dental Clinic
Doctor pine clinic
Doctors clinic
Mahabir Doctor's Hub
Medica North Bengal Clinic
Medineuro
N.B. Ayurvedic Polyclinic
Paincure
Sunrise Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bagdogra

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chumta Temple
Gosaipur Hanuman Mandir গোসাইপুর হনুমান মন্দির
Gosaipur Hari Mandir
Gurudwara Bagdogra
Hari Mandir
Kali Mandir, Pelku Road
Rangapani Kali Mandir
Shoshan kali Mandir

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 Bagdogra

What is the population of Bagdogra?

Bagdogra has a population of 17,372 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,000 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bagdogra 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 Bagdogra?

Bagdogra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 119.8 inches.

How is the job market in Bagdogra?

The unemployment rate in Bagdogra 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 313 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bagdogra?

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

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