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

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

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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
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain57.0 in/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)

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.

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. 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)

Geography

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

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Chitrakot Waterfalls

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
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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.

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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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