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Barpeta Road, India

Assam · India

Barpeta Road is a mid-size city in Assam, India with a population of 35,571. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
35,571 Population 341/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
115.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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About Barpeta Road

Barpeta Road or Athiyabari as known earlier is a town and Commercial City of Assam a municipal board in Barpeta district in the state of Assam, India.

People

Population35,571
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density341/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units14,228
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain115.0 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population35,571
Population Density341 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates26.5028°, 90.9694°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation115.0 inches (2,921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Barpeta Road

Barpeta Road is a mid-size city in India (Assam) with a population of 35,571. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Barpeta Road has a population of 35,571 with a density of 341 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

35,571
Total Population
341
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
104.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Barpeta Road vs India Average

The median household income in Barpeta Road is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above 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 640 business establishments.

Income: Barpeta Road vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)640

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Barpeta Road is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,228 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 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,228

Property Tax

Climate in Barpeta Road

Barpeta Road has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1831 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25.2° 6.8
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 9.7° / 27.5° 20.5
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 13.9° / 32.4° 60.5
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 18.3° / 35.3° 162.5
May 28.1°C / 83°F 21.2° / 36.3° 343.5
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 24.1° / 35.1° 437.2
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 25.1° / 35.3° 291.1
Aug 29.3°C / 85°F 25.1° / 35.3° 190.6
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 23.6° / 35.3° 189.4
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 18.7° / 33° 124.6
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29.1° 2.9
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 10.1° / 26.3° 1.5
Barpeta Road has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 115.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area104.4 sq mi (270.4 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates26.5028°N, 90.9694°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.0"
203% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 26.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 14, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 103 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 86 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 105 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 86 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 138 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 127 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 117 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 92 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 77 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 99 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 58 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 95 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 93 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 89 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 26 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 149 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 123 km
Feb 2, 1991 3 km NE of Nongstoin, India M4.9 112 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 35 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 18.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 26.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 23.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 15.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest

Barpeta Road has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 115.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (26.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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Farmers Markets in Barpeta Road

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar
Choudhury Complex
Complex
complex
Fruit Bazaar
Main Bazaar
Marowari Market
Oma Bazar
Sabji Bazaar
Sabji Market
simlaguri Bazar
Simlaguri Bazar

Hotels in Barpeta Road

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Prashanti Tourist Lodge

Train Stations in Barpeta Road

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barpeta Road

Bus Stations in Barpeta Road

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barpeta Road bus station

Gas Stations in Barpeta Road

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #5821326914
IN #5821326915
Indian Oil

Shopping Malls in Barpeta Road

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vishal Mega Mart

Airports Near Barpeta Road

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGAULarge Airport
Gelephu AirportGLUMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barpeta Road

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durgabari
Sani Mandir

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 Barpeta Road

What is the population of Barpeta Road?

Barpeta Road has a population of 35,571 residents and is located in India. The population density is 341 people per square mile, spread across 104.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Barpeta Road expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% 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 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Barpeta Road?

Barpeta Road has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 115.0 inches.

How is the job market in Barpeta Road?

The unemployment rate in Barpeta Road is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 640 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Barpeta Road?

The median home value in Barpeta Road is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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