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Bilāspur, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Bilāspur is a large city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 365,579. Elevation: 869 ft (265 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
365,579 Population 3,713/sq mi density
869 ft Elevation 265 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.3 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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Full City Profile

People

Population365,579
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density3,713/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units146,232
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Population365,579
Population Density3,713 / sq mi
Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Coordinates22.0801°, 82.1554°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,251 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Bilāspur

Bilāspur is a large city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 365,579. The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet (265 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bilāspur has a population of 365,579 with a density of 3,713 people per square mile, spread across 98.5 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

365,579
Total Population
3,713
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
98.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bilāspur vs India Average

The median household income in Bilāspur 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 62 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Bilāspur vs India

Commute Mode

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)62

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare56
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bilāspur 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 146,232 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 Units146,232

Property Tax

Climate in Bilāspur

Bilāspur has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (34.2°C), the coldest is Jan (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1505 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 63°F 5.3° / 28.8° 17.3
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 7.6° / 34.9° 24.9
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 14.3° / 40.3° 33.5
Apr 32.5°C / 90°F 20.7° / 44.5° 25.3
May 34.2°C / 94°F 23.4° / 45° 65.5
Jun 32.3°C / 90°F 24.2° / 44.1° 207.8
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.6° 356.1
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.9° 400.9
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.8° 291.8
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 31° 55.5
Nov 20.3°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.7° 6.5
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 6.2° / 27.8° 19.5
Bilāspur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 869 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area98.5 sq mi (255.0 km²)
Population Density3,713/sq mi
Coordinates22.0801°N, 82.1554°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.00"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 28, 2022.

Jul 28, 2022 14 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.7 149 km
Jul 11, 2022 15 km NNW of Baikunthpur, India M4.6 149 km
Oct 10, 2000 26 km SE of Baikunthpur, India M4.5 126 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1998).

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Unnamed Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.5 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.5 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 6.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 15.0 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 14.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Bilāspur has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 68°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Bilāspur

Institution Type Founded Website
Bilaspur University University
Chemistry Lab GEC College
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences College
Choukshey Engineering College College
Civil Department Ground College
CMD GROUND College
College Outdoor Fitness Gym College
Computer Lab GEC College
Dr. CV Raman University University
Electrical Quadrangle College
English Lab GEC College
Government Engineering College Koni University Visit →
Govt. Pataleshwar College College
Guru Ghasidas Central University University Visit →
Khel Pariser College
LCIT College
maharishi vidya mandir college College
Sanjivani Collage College
SBR COLLEGE College

Schools in Bilāspur

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GOVT.MULTIPURPOSE HR. SEC. SCHOOL
SECR English Medium School
Bharat Mata School
DAV public School Bilaspur
DAV Public School Bilaspur Hawan Kund
School Football Ground
maharishi vidya mandir
burgess school
chhattisgarh school and building
devkinandan girls high school
Lal Bahadur Shastri School
st. joseph school
Brilliant Public School
DAV public School Bilaspur School Ground
DAV public School Bilaspur Hawan Kund
DAV public School Bilaspur Senior Wing
DAV Public School Bilaspur
st. joseph school
burgess school
chhattisgarh school and building
devkinandan girls high school
Lal Bahadur Shastri School
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Radio Stations near Bilāspur

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
All India Radio AIR Bilaspur AAC 95 kbps

Libraries in Bilāspur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bilāspur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
brihaspati market
RAJIV PLAZA
RAJIV PLAZA
SHANICHARI BAZAR
SHANICHARI BAZAR
Tifra Sabzi Mandi

Hotels in Bilāspur

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JEET CONTINENTIAL
New Bhagat Lodge, Old Bus Stand, Bilaspur
rasoi inn

Cafes in Bilāspur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Urban Bistro

Cinemas in Bilāspur

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PVR Cinemas

Clinics in Bilāspur

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aashirwad Laser and Phaco Eye Hospital
Arpan sugar clinic
Ashok Prasuti Mandir
Bajaj Nursing Home
Dr Kalvit Nursing Home and Infertility Center
Dr Sandeep Gupta Clinic
Dubey Nursing Home
Mahamaya phisotherapy clinic
Mehghani Nursing Home and Surgical Centre
P.T.M.D. Mishra Memorial Nursing Home and Research
Pathak Nursing Home
Samadhan Nursing Home
Udm Surgical Centre And Urological Clinic
Verma Nursing Home, Bilaspur

Gas Stations in Bilāspur

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #486924680
police kalyaan petrol pump

Banks in Bilāspur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

union bank sbi road bilaspur

Shopping Malls in Bilāspur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Magneto Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Bilāspur

TeamLeagueDivision
Bahatarai Outdoor Stadium
Bilaspur Sports Complex
Raghuraj Singh Stadium

Airports Near Bilāspur

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilaspur AirportPABMedium Airport
Korba AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bilāspur

20 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aashirwad Laser and Phaco Eye Hospital
Arpan sugar clinic
Ashok Prasuti Mandir
Bajaj Nursing Home
Dr Kalvit Nursing Home and Infertility Center
Dr Sandeep Gupta Clinic
Dr Shekhar Tiwari (Orthopedic and Trauma Center)
Dr. Deshkar Nursing Home
Dubey Nursing Home
Ghosh Surgical Nursing Home
Jai Ambey Nursing Home & netralaya
Mahamaya phisotherapy clinic
Mehghani Nursing Home and Surgical Centre
P.T.M.D. Mishra Memorial Nursing Home and Research
Pathak Nursing Home
Pendalwar Nursing Home
Sahara Nursing Home, Bilaspur
Samadhan Nursing Home
Udm Surgical Centre And Urological Clinic
Verma Nursing Home, Bilaspur

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bilāspur

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
GAYATRI MANDIR
GAYATRI PRAGYA PEETH CHATIDIH
hardevlal temple
jagannath mangalam
Juna Bilaspur Masjid
kosilao mandir
maulana azaad mashjid
Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
Singh

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bilāspur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 56
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Bars 1
Hotels 3
Parks 14
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 11

🇮🇳 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 Bilāspur

What is the population of Bilāspur?

Bilāspur has a population of 365,579 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,713 people per square mile, spread across 98.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bilāspur 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 Bilāspur?

Bilāspur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches.

How is the job market in Bilāspur?

Bilāspur 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 62 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Bilāspur?

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

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