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Bāli Chak, India

West Bengal · India

Bāli Chak is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 12,957. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,957 Population 7,198/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
51.9 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

Population12,957
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density7,198/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 Units5,183
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain51.9 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population12,957
Population Density7,198 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates22.3648°, 87.5530°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation51.9 inches (1,319 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Bāli Chak

Bāli Chak is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 12,957. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bāli Chak has a population of 12,957 with a density of 7,198 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,957
Total Population
7,198
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bāli Chak vs India Average

The median household income in Bāli Chak 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 233 business establishments.

Income: Bāli Chak 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)233

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bāli Chak 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 5,183 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 Units5,183

Property Tax

Climate in Bāli Chak

Bāli Chak has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1611 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 6.5° / 27.1° 14.5
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 8° / 32.2° 27.5
Mar 26°C / 79°F 14.8° / 38° 38.0
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 20.4° / 43.3° 46.0
May 31.4°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42° 171.8
Jun 30.7°C / 87°F 25.8° / 40.2° 173.5
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.6° 267.3
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.5° 344.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 24° / 32.7° 328.2
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 18.3° / 32.2° 156.8
Nov 21.7°C / 71°F 12.7° / 29.5° 17.1
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 7° / 26.9° 26.4
Bāli Chak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°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 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density7,198/sq mi
Coordinates22.3648°N, 87.5530°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.75"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 M4.7 116 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 101 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 149 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 116 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 142 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 127 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 138 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 112 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 285 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 231 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 92 km
2019 Fani Category 4 109 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 132 km
2009 Aila Category 1 108 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 228 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 254 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 197 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.5 in
May 89°F (31°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.7 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Bāli Chak has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 68°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Bāli Chak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Najir Khana - Ruin
Nehru Museum of Science & Technology
Old Building IIT Kharagpur

Libraries in Bāli Chak

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bāli Chak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gate Bazaar
Gate Bazaar
Gole Bazaar

Restaurants in Bāli Chak

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashok Hindu Hotel and Restaurant

Clinics in Bāli Chak

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ganga Nursing Home, Medinipur West
Life Line Nursing Home
Sreema Nursing Home, Medinipur West

Train Stations in Bāli Chak

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balichak
Madpur
Panskura Junction
Shyam Chak

Bus Stations in Bāli Chak

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Panskura Central Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Bāli Chak

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Bāli Chak

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Airports Near Bāli Chak

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Behala Airport—Small Airport
Kharagpur Airport / Kalaikunda Air Force Station—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bāli Chak

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Chakraborty Nursing Home
ECHS Polyclinic
Life Care Nursing Home, Medinipur West
Sanjeevani Hill Nursing Home
Spandan Diagnostic Centre

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 Bāli Chak

What is the population of Bāli Chak?

Bāli Chak has a population of 12,957 residents and is located in India. The population density is 7,198 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bāli Chak 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 Bāli Chak?

Bāli Chak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bāli Chak?

The unemployment rate in Bāli Chak 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 233 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bāli Chak?

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

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