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Bolpur, India

West Bengal · India

Bolpur is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 70,998. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
70,998 Population 14,004/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population70,998
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density14,004/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

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Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units28,399
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population70,998
Population Density14,004 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates23.6628°, 87.6970°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,327 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Bolpur

Bolpur is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 70,998. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bolpur has a population of 70,998 with a density of 14,004 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

70,998
Total Population
14,004
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
5.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bolpur vs India Average

The median household income in Bolpur is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 19 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Income: Bolpur vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare8
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bolpur is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 28,399 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units28,399

Property Tax

Climate in Bolpur

Bolpur has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1448 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.7°C / 62°F 6.4° / 27.4° 11.5
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 8.1° / 32.7° 21.6
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 14.3° / 38.7° 31.1
Apr 31.5°C / 89°F 20.1° / 43.9° 35.1
May 31.9°C / 89°F 23.1° / 43.2° 154.2
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 25.5° / 41.9° 188.8
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 25.2° / 35.5° 247.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 34° 303.7
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.1° 284.7
Oct 26°C / 79°F 17.8° / 31.9° 139.2
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.3° 9.4
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27° 20.6
Bolpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density14,004/sq mi
Coordinates23.6628°N, 87.6970°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.56"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 96 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 96 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 94 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 97 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 90 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 133 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 65 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 114 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 126 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 133 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 247 km
2019 Fani Category 1 244 km
2009 Aila Category 1 235 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 9.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.2 in
September 84°F (29°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Bolpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Bolpur

Institution Type Founded Website
Amrakunja University — —
Bengal Institute of Technology and Management College — —
Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay University — —
Bolpur College College — —
Gobindapur Sephali Memorial Primary Teacher's Training Institute College — —
Gobindapur Shefali Memorial Polytechnic College — Visit →
Labpur S.N.College Ground University — —
Visva-Bharati University University — Visit →

Schools in Bolpur

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bolpur High School — — — —
Bolpur Girls High School — — — —
Rolf Schoembs Vidyashram RSV — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bolpur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bolpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chhayabithi Tagore Philately Museum
Gitanjali Rail Museum

Libraries in Bolpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Visva-Bharati Central Library0.0

Hotels in Bolpur

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baul Mon
Camelia
La-Sonajhuri Resort
Rangabitan
Shantinikaetan Tourist Lodge
The Mud House

Restaurants in Bolpur

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barishaler Rannaghar
Campus Restaurant
Jarman Dhaba
Kasahara
Kharimati
S. K. Resturant

Cafes in Bolpur

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amoli
Ashok Tea Shop Local

Cinemas in Bolpur

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chitra
Gitanjali

Theatres in Bolpur

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Natya Ghar

Clinics in Bolpur

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bolpur Nursing Home
New Life Nursing Home
Santiniketan Nursing Home and Diagonostic Centre

Train Stations in Bolpur

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhedia railway station
Bolpur Shantiniketan
Prantik

Bus Stations in Bolpur

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bolpur Bustand

Gas Stations in Bolpur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil

Banks in Bolpur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Gyms in Bolpur

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1361628164

Airports Near Bolpur

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force Station—Medium Airport
Burnpur Airport—Small Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant Airport—Small Airport
Sido Kanhu Airport—Small Airport
Surichua Air Base—Small Airport

Post Offices in Bolpur

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bolpur Post Office
India Post
Santiniketan Sub Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bolpur

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
SantiniketanCultural2023

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolpur

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Budhha Statue
Infant Jesus Church
Panchanantala Durga Temple
Shyambati Durga Mandir
Sian Dihipara

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Bolpur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 7
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 4
Cafes 2
Banks 1
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Parks 7
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Bolpur

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Watch Tower
  • • Watch Tower

🇮🇳 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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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bolpur

Santiniketan
Cultural · inscribed 2023
Established in rural West Bengal in 1901 by the renowned poet and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cult...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolpur

What is the population of Bolpur?

Bolpur has a population of 70,998 residents and is located in India. The population density is 14,004 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bolpur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bolpur?

Bolpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.

How is the job market in Bolpur?

The unemployment rate in Bolpur is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 19 business establishments in the area, including 4 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Bolpur?

The median home value in Bolpur is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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