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
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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
Climate
| Population | 38,993 |
| Population Density | 1,514 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.8218°, 83.8458° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Odisha |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above India avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8218°N, 83.8458°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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
Monuments in Belpahar
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Belpahar
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Belpahar
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Belpahar
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Belpahar
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Belpahar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Belpahar
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hirakud Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jharsuguda Airport | JRG | Small Airport |
| Raigarh Airport (JSPL) | - | Small Airport |
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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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