Belpahar, India

Odisha · India

Belpahar is a mid-size city in Odisha, India with a population of 38,993. Elevation: 735 ft (224 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

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

38,993 Population 1,514/sq mi density
735 ft Elevation 224 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
60.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Belpahar

Belpahar is a town and a municipality in Jharsuguda district in the state of Odisha, India. Belpahar is famous for its geographical location, as it is the center for many coal mines areas nearby. Krosaki TRL Limited is located in Belpahar while there is Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and Ib Thermal Power station in the vicinity. It has a railway station which levels 55 metres high above the sea level. This area is among the fastest-growing industrial zones in Odisha.

People

Population38,993
Density1,514/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Population38,993
Population Density1,514 / sq mi
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates21.8218°, 83.8458°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceOdisha
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation60.1 inches (1,527 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Belpahar

Belpahar is a mid-size city in India (Odisha) with a population of 38,993. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Belpahar

Belpahar has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1349 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 6° / 27° 14.0
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 8.3° / 32.4° 21.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 14.7° / 38.6° 36.0
Apr 32°C / 90°F 20.6° / 42.9° 21.5
May 33.8°C / 93°F 23.4° / 44° 50.0
Jun 32.1°C / 90°F 24.6° / 42.8° 196.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.8° 295.5
Aug 27°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.1° 385.2
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.7° / 31.8° 241.2
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 17° / 30.7° 64.1
Nov 21°C / 70°F 12.1° / 28.5° 5.7
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 6.9° / 26.4° 17.5
Belpahar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above India avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²)
Population Density1,514/sq mi
Coordinates21.8218°N, 83.8458°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.1"
58% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.20"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 12, 2001.

Jun 12, 2001 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India M4.8 46 km
Mar 27, 1995 22 km NW of Deogarh, India M4.6 76 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Fani (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 4 265 km
2018 Titli Category 1 236 km
2013 Phailin Category 3 172 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 259 km
1999 Unnamed Category 2 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.5 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 8.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 16.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 17.2 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Belpahar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.2") and November the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Belpahar

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Badal - MP3
Radio Dhoom (US) music AAC+ 128 kbps

Hotels in Belpahar

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sun City

Monuments in Belpahar

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TRL Tata Park, Gumadera, Belpahar

Clinics in Belpahar

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

M. A . Nawaj Clinic
Pradhan Clinic

Dentists in Belpahar

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Smile Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Belpahar

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Belpahar
Daghora
Hemagir
Kechobahal

Gas Stations in Belpahar

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP Konark Gas Station
IN #13236458340

Stadiums & Teams in Belpahar

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Airports Near Belpahar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hirakud Airport-Small Airport
Jharsuguda AirportJRGSmall Airport
Raigarh Airport (JSPL)-Small Airport

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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What is the population of Belpahar?

Belpahar has a population of 38,993 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,514 people per square mile, spread across 25.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belpahar?

Belpahar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.1 inches.

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