Bolpur, India

West Bengal · India

Bolpur is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 80,210. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

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

80,210 Population 15,821/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population80,210
Density15,821/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population80,210
Population Density15,821 / 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)

About Bolpur

Bolpur is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 80,210. 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.

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. 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)

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density15,821/sq mi
Coordinates23.6628°N, 87.6970°E
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 (OpenStreetMap 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 80,210 residents and is located in India. The population density is 15,821 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.

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