Basirhat City, India

West Bengal · India

Basirhat City is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 125,254. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

125,254 Population 426/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
65.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population125,254
Density426/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain65.7 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population125,254
Population Density426 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates22.6614°, 88.8548°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation65.7 inches (1,668 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Basirhat City

Basirhat City is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 125,254. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Basirhat City

Basirhat City has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2051 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29.1° 16.1
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 10.2° / 34.6° 43.6
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 16.3° / 39.4° 41.2
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 22.8° / 43° 47.1
May 30.7°C / 87°F 24.6° / 40.9° 238.1
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 25.9° / 36.1° 257.3
Jul 29°C / 84°F 25.8° / 33.7° 317.8
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.3° / 33.3° 437.3
Sep 28.1°C / 82°F 25° / 32.6° 359.9
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 19.5° / 32.2° 217.8
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 13.5° / 29.9° 45.3
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 28.1° 29.8
Basirhat City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area293.9 sq mi (761.2 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates22.6614°N, 88.8548°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.21"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 8, 2015.

Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 82 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 81 km
Apr 8, 2015 60 km SSW of Sarankhola, Bangladesh M4.6 117 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 81 km
Jun 9, 2011 Bangladesh M4.4 133 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 31 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 42 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Hamoon (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hamoon Category 2 296 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 284 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 30 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 99 km
2019 Fani Category 2 233 km
2009 Aila Category 1 136 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 141 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 280 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 228 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 288 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 208 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 275 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.7 in
May 86°F (30°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 11.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 14.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest

Basirhat City has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.2") and December the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Basirhat City

Institution Type Founded Website
Taki Government College College - ,

Radio Stations near Basirhat City

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MY RADIO DJ - MP3
Radio GoonGoon (BD) - MP3 192 kbps
Radio Shadhin (BD) bangla, bangladesh MP3
Radio Quarantine Kolkata - MP3
radioBollyFM international MP3
Ankora Radio pop MP3

Libraries in Basirhat City

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adorsho Library0.0
Babla Memorial Library0.0
District Govt. Public Library Satkhira0.0
HABRA MUNICIPALTY TOWN LIBRARY0.0
new market library0.0
Sahid Smiriti Pathagar(Library)0.0
Satkhira Kendrio Public Library0.0
Taki Disctrict Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Basirhat City

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aamtola Market
Aamtola Market
Food Office Mor Market
Golbazar
Govt.College Matha Dhukkin Konnar (Bokul Tola Bazar)
Govt.college Mor Market
Hasnabad Market
Hater Mor Bazar
Jhutitola Bazar Drain
Karim Mes Mor Market
Katia Town Road
khan market
khan market
khan market
khan market
Manik Super Marke
Manik Super Market
Mini Market
Misson Market
Muktijuddha Market
Ramchandrapur Bazar
Satkhira Boro Bazar
Shibtala Bazar
Shohidul Mor Market
Subarnabad Fish Market
Taki Market
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Clinics in Basirhat City

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basirhat Nursing Home

Train Stations in Basirhat City

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basirhat
Bhyabla Halt
Champapukur
Matania Anantapur

Banks in Basirhat City

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India
State Bank of India, Dandirhat Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Basirhat City

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Basirhat City

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Jessore AirportJSRMedium Airport
Barrackpore Air Force Station-Small Airport
Behala Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Basirhat City

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Banks 2
Parks 2

🇮🇳 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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What is the population of Basirhat City?

Basirhat City has a population of 125,254 residents and is located in India. The population density is 426 people per square mile, spread across 293.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basirhat City?

Basirhat City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches.

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