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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).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
153,279 Population 532/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
66.5 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

Population153,279
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density532/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 Units61,312
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population153,279
Population Density532 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates25.2210°, 88.7773°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,690 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

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.

Bālurghāt has a population of 153,279 with a density of 532 people per square mile, spread across 288.1 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

153,279
Total Population
532
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
288.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bālurghāt vs India Average

The median household income in Bālurghāt 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 9 business establishments.

Income: Bālurghāt 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)9

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare7
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bālurghāt 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 61,312 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 Units61,312

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.4°C / 62°F 6.7° / 26.7° 16.4
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 7.9° / 32.3° 16.0
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 13.5° / 38.5° 34.2
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 19.7° / 42.7° 65.0
May 30.4°C / 87°F 22.9° / 41.3° 251.8
Jun 29.9°C / 86°F 25.4° / 37.5° 299.5
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.6° 334.2
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25° / 34.4° 288.3
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 33.5° 335.4
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 18.2° / 32.1° 187.8
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 12.6° / 29.2° 2.7
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 7° / 26.3° 8.2
Bālurghāt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area288.1 sq mi (746.2 km²)
Population Density532/sq mi
Coordinates25.2210°N, 88.7773°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 30, 2022.

Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 139 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 148 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 14 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 55 km
Mar 3, 1993 10 km SSE of Tura, India M4.5 148 km
Jan 20, 2018 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India M4.5 150 km
May 27, 2004 India-Bangladesh border region M4.5 141 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 71 km
Jan 30, 2018 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.4 109 km
Jul 22, 2014 4 km NNE of Nageswari, Bangladesh M4.3 127 km
Feb 14, 2014 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh M4.2 115 km
Aug 28, 2015 20 km SW of Chilm?ri, Bangladesh M4.2 78 km
Jul 22, 2014 14 km WNW of Nageswari, Bangladesh M4.2 119 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 97 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 29 km
Jan 24, 2007 16 km N of Mank?char, India M4.1 120 km
Sep 7, 2017 26 km S of Tura, India M4.1 146 km
Jul 30, 2022 27 km NE of Shibganj, Bangladesh M4.0 77 km
Jul 22, 2014 13 km SE of Koch Bih?r, India M4.0 136 km
Sep 11, 2015 13 km SE of D?nh?ta, India M4.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 194 km
2007 Sidr Category 1 280 km
1988 Unnamed Category 2 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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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 (NCES 2022-23 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 — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bālurghāt

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bālurghāt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balurghat Museum

Farmers Markets in Bālurghāt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Hotel Serena

Cinemas in Bālurghāt

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalyani Hall
Satyajit Mancha

Theatres in Bālurghāt

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balurghat Natyamandir
Tritirtha

Clinics in Bālurghāt

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Majumder Nursing Home

Train Stations in Bālurghāt

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balurghat
Mallickpur Hat

Bus Stations in Bālurghāt

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balurghat Bus Stand
Balurghat State Bus Stand
IN #1245491660
Power House Bus Deport
Taltala More

Gas Stations in Bālurghāt

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1245491655

Banks in Bālurghāt

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dakshin Dinajpur District Central Co-Operative Bank
HDFC Bank
IDBI Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Bālurghāt

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balurghat City Center

Gyms in Bālurghāt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1244909844

Stadiums & Teams in Bālurghāt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bālurghāt

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saidpur AirportSPDMedium Airport
Balurghat AirportRGHSmall Airport
Bogra Airport—Small Airport
Lalmonirhat Airport—Small Airport
Malda AirportLDASmall Airport

Post Offices in Bālurghāt

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Balurghat Head Post Office
Bel Tala Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bālurghāt

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shiv Mandir
Smashan Kali Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bālurghāt

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 7
Banks 2
Parks 6
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Bālurghāt

1 places within 15 km

🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Agrapuri Vihara

🇮🇳 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 Bālurghāt

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. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bālurghāt 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 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. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bālurghāt?

The unemployment rate in Bālurghāt 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 9 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bālurghāt?

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

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