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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).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,048 Population 22/sq mi density
1,827 ft Elevation 557 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
57.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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About Bastar

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

Population10,048
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units4,019
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Population10,048
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Coordinates19.2031°, 81.9296°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation57.0 inches (1,447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

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.

Bastar has a population of 10,048 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 459.3 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,048
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
459.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bastar vs India Average

The median household income in Bastar is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 181 business establishments.

Income: Bastar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)181

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bastar is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,019 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,019

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 12° / 28.7° 11.4
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 14.8° / 31.5° 8.5
Mar 27°C / 81°F 18.8° / 35.1° 20.6
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 22.2° / 37.1° 48.2
May 31°C / 88°F 24.2° / 37.9° 79.1
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 23.8° / 33.6° 214.0
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.1° 363.1
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 22.5° / 28.7° 355.2
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 22.4° / 30.3° 235.7
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 20.3° / 30.8° 95.9
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 15.7° / 29.8° 24.5
Dec 20°C / 68°F 11.6° / 28.5° 7.0
Bastar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,827 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Area459.3 sq mi (1,189.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.2031°N, 81.9296°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Titli (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Titli Category 3 198 km
2014 Hudhud Category 4 29 km
2013 Phailin Category 2 290 km
1998 Unnamed Category 2 44 km
1996 Unnamed Category 4 258 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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").

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Farmers Markets in Bastar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
New Market

Airports Near Bastar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jagdalpur AirportJGBSmall Airport
Jeypore AirportPYBSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 Bastar

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. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bastar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.

How is the job market in Bastar?

Bastar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 181 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bastar?

The median home value in Bastar is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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