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Barddhamān, India

West Bengal · 🇮🇳 India

Barddhamān is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 301,725. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
301,725 Population 29,727/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population301,725
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density29,727/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population301,725
Population Density29,727 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates23.2557°, 87.8569°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,326 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Barddhamān a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barddhamān receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Barddhamān offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barddhamān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Barddhamān has a population of 301,725 with a density of 29,727 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

301,725
Total Population
29,727
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
10.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Barddhamān vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Barddhamān vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barddhamān is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Barddhamān vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Barddhamān, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Barddhamān vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Barddhamān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.2 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density29,727/sq mi
Coordinates23.2557°N, 87.8569°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.6 in
May 88°F (31°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 8.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Barddhamān has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F — from 66°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (0.1").

34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density29,727/sq mi
Total Area10.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Barddhamān

What is the population of Barddhamān?

Barddhamān has a population of 301,725 residents and is located in India. The population density is 29,727 people per square mile, spread across 10.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Barddhamān expensive to live in?

Barddhamān is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 27 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Barddhamān?

Barddhamān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126.

How is the job market in Barddhamān?

Barddhamān has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Barddhamān?

34.4% of adults in Barddhamān hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Barddhamān?

The obesity rate in Barddhamān is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.6% of adults are smokers. 73.9% are physically inactive. 12.6% of residents report depression.

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