Bālurghāt, India
West Bengal · India
Bālurghāt is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 153,279. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 153,279 |
| Population Density | 532 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.2210°, 88.7773° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | West Bengal |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.5 inches (1,690 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bālurghāt
Bālurghāt is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 153,279. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Bālurghāt
Bālurghāt has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (16.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1839 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above India avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 288.1 sq mi (746.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2210°N, 88.7773°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 13.1 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Bālurghāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 63°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Bālurghāt
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat College | College | 1948 | Visit → |
| Nathniyal Murmu Memorial College- Tapan College | College | - | , |
Schools in Bālurghāt
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat High School Ground | - | - | - | - |
| Balurghat Lalit Mohan Adarsha High School | - | - | - | - |
| Balurghat Girls College | - | - | - | - |
| Balurghat High School | - | - | - | - |
| Balurghat Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Uttamasha Vidyaniketan | - | - | - | - |
| Aviyatri Vidyaniketan | - | - | - | - |
| R.C.D Girls' High School | - | - | - | - |
| Balurghat Joychand Lal Pragati Vidyachakra | - | - | - | - |
| BM High School | - | - | - | - |
| Khidirpur School Playground | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bālurghāt
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Bālurghāt
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat Museum |
Farmers Markets in Bālurghāt
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamanpara Bazar, Chakkama, Joypurhat | |||||
| Bishnupur Bazar, Badalgachhi - Akkelpur Rd, Naogaon | |||||
| Central Mosque Market, Joypurhat | |||||
| Chakrail Chamra Hat | |||||
| Durgadaha Bazar Kolahati | |||||
| Durgadaha Bazar, Naogaon - Joypurhat Rd | |||||
| Gabarchapa Bazar | |||||
| Hortokidangga Bazar | |||||
| Jaipur Hat | |||||
| Jamalganj Bazar | |||||
| Joypurhat Maach Bazaar | |||||
| Khanjanpur Bazar | |||||
| Rail Line Tailors Market | |||||
| গণপুর নিউমার্কেট | |||||
| পলাশবাড়ী বাজার |
Hotels in Bālurghāt
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bālurghāt
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bālurghāt
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bālurghāt
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Bālurghāt
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bālurghāt
5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bālurghāt
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bālurghāt
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bālurghāt
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bālurghāt
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bālurghāt
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bālurghāt
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saidpur Airport | SPD | Medium Airport |
| Balurghat Airport | RGH | Small Airport |
| Bogra Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lalmonirhat Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malda Airport | LDA | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Bālurghāt
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Balurghat Head Post Office | |
| Bel Tala Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bālurghāt
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shiv Mandir | |
| Smashan Kali Temple |
Quick Facts
Around Bālurghāt
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bālurghāt
1 places within 15 km
- • Agrapuri Vihara
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What is the population of Bālurghāt?
Bālurghāt has a population of 153,279 residents and is located in India. The population density is 532 people per square mile, spread across 288.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bālurghāt?
Bālurghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches.
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