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Barnagar, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Barnagar is a mid-size city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 36,438. Elevation: 1,640 ft (500 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,438 Population 14,015/sq mi density
1,640 ft Elevation 500 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$9,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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People

Population36,438
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density14,015/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,400
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,500
Rent$30
Housing Units14,575
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Population36,438
Population Density14,015 / sq mi
Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Coordinates23.0489°, 75.3780°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age24.0 years

About Barnagar

Barnagar is a mid-size city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 36,438. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet (500 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Barnagar has a population of 36,438 with a density of 14,015 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age is 24.0 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

36,438
Total Population
14,015
People / sq mi
24.0yrs
Median Age
38% below India avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Barnagar vs India Average

The median household income in Barnagar is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $27, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 656 business establishments.

Income: Barnagar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,400
Avg Weekly Wage$27

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)656

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barnagar is $9,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,575 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,575

Property Tax

Climate in Barnagar

Barnagar has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (17.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1150 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.1°C / 63°F 5.8° / 29.8° 5.3
Feb 21°C / 70°F 7.5° / 34.7° 0.5
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 12.5° / 39.8° 6.0
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 18.9° / 42.6° 7.8
May 33.3°C / 92°F 22.3° / 44.2° 12.2
Jun 30.5°C / 87°F 23.3° / 41.7° 130.8
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.2° / 33.9° 301.0
Aug 25.3°C / 77°F 21.1° / 30.9° 329.8
Sep 25.3°C / 77°F 19.9° / 30.7° 292.8
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 14.5° / 30.6° 46.2
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 10.5° / 29.6° 9.7
Dec 17.5°C / 64°F 6.5° / 27.9° 8.0
Barnagar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,640 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,640 ft (500 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density14,015/sq mi
Coordinates23.0489°N, 75.3780°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 9.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Barnagar has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 65°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Barnagar

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Barnagar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International AirportIDRLarge Airport
Bentayan Airport-Small Airport
Birlagram Airport-Small Airport
Ratlam Airport-Small Airport

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 Barnagar

What is the population of Barnagar?

Barnagar has a population of 36,438 residents and is located in India. The population density is 14,015 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Barnagar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barnagar?

Barnagar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in Barnagar?

Barnagar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $27. There are 656 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barnagar?

The median home value in Barnagar is $9,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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