Bastar, India
Chhattisgarh · India
Bastar is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 10,048. Elevation: 1,827 ft (557 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bastar
Bastar district is a district in the state of Chhattisgarh in Central India. Jagdalpur is the district headquarters. Bastar is bounded on the northwest by Narayanpur District, on the north by Kondagaon district, on the east by Nabarangpur and Koraput Districts of Odisha State, on the south and southwest by Dantewada and Sukma. The district possesses a unique blend of tribal and Odia culture.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,048 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.2031°, 81.9296° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Chhattisgarh |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.0 inches (1,447 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bastar
Bastar is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 10,048. The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet (557 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Climate in Bastar
Bastar has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31°C), the coldest is Dec (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1463 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above India avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,827 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 459.3 sq mi (1,189.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2031°N, 81.9296°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 15.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bastar has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 67°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.4") and December the driest (0.2").
Farmers Markets in Bastar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Market |
Airports Near Bastar
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jagdalpur Airport | JGB | Small Airport |
| Jeypore Airport | PYB | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Bastar
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bastar.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Chitrakot Waterfalls |
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What is the population of Bastar?
Bastar has a population of 10,048 residents and is located in India. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 459.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bastar?
Bastar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.
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