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Bongaigaon, India

Assam · India

Bongaigaon is a mid-size city in Assam, India with a population of 67,322. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
67,322 Population 12,444/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
124.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population67,322
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density12,444/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units26,929
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain124.8 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population67,322
Population Density12,444 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates26.4770°, 90.5582°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation124.8 inches (3,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Bongaigaon

Bongaigaon is a mid-size city in India (Assam) with a population of 67,322. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bongaigaon has a population of 67,322 with a density of 12,444 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

67,322
Total Population
12,444
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bongaigaon vs India Average

The median household income in Bongaigaon is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 8 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Bongaigaon vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)8

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare5
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bongaigaon is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 26,929 total housing units in the city. 30.6% 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$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units26,929

Property Tax

Climate in Bongaigaon

Bongaigaon has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2207 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.3°C / 61°F 8.7° / 24.4° 4.4
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 9.7° / 26.6° 19.2
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.8° 70.1
Apr 26°C / 79°F 18.3° / 34.6° 177.2
May 27.7°C / 82°F 21° / 35.1° 383.2
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 24.2° / 34.4° 527.8
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 25.3° / 34.4° 375.5
Aug 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.6° 252.3
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 23.8° / 34.3° 248.3
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 19° / 32.2° 144.9
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.2° 3.4
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 10° / 25.1° 1.3
Bongaigaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 124.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density12,444/sq mi
Coordinates26.4770°N, 90.5582°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.8"
229% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 29.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 129 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 124 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 133 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 150 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 61 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 105 km
Aug 18, 1998 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan M5.2 127 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 115 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 138 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 23 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 122 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 128 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 80 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 141 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 27 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 6 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 62 km
Feb 2, 1991 3 km NE of Nongstoin, India M4.9 127 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 54 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 20.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 29.8 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 26.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 17.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Bongaigaon has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 124.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (29.8") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Bongaigaon

Institution Type Founded Website
BIJNI COLLEGE College - ,
CIT Kokrajhar University - ,
CIT Kokrajhar College - ,
CSE Block, CIT Kokrajhar University - ,
Hostel No.2, CIT Kokrajhar University - ,
Kokrajhar Government College College - ,

Hotels in Bongaigaon

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Jahnabee Regency

Restaurants in Bongaigaon

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lunch Place btw Sjongkhar

Clinics in Bongaigaon

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Sartazuddin Clinic
Dr. Shalini Bhasin's Navjeevan Clinic
Dr. Shalini's Navjeevan Clinic
First Choice Children's Clinic
Life Line Clinic
State Dispensary, Majgaon

Dentists in Bongaigaon

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr.Gl Das Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Bongaigaon

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bongaigaon
Chaprakata
Majgaon Assam

Gas Stations in Bongaigaon

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #5821328281

Airports Near Bongaigaon

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gelephu AirportGLUMedium Airport
Rupsi AirportRUPSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bongaigaon

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bongaigaon Masjid

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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 Bongaigaon

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 5
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 1
Parks 3
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Bongaigaon

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Nakkati hill
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Nigamkhola Viewpoint

🇮🇳 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 Bongaigaon

What is the population of Bongaigaon?

Bongaigaon has a population of 67,322 residents and is located in India. The population density is 12,444 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bongaigaon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 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 Bongaigaon?

Bongaigaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 124.8 inches.

How is the job market in Bongaigaon?

The unemployment rate in Bongaigaon is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 8 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Bongaigaon?

The median home value in Bongaigaon is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

Nearby Cities

New Bongaigaon Railway Colony 14,896 pop · 1.4 mi Chatibor Gaon 8,231 pop · 3.6 mi Bāsugaon 13,849 pop · 8.6 mi Bijni 13,257 pop · 9.1 mi Salakati 4,863 pop · 12.2 mi Abhayāpuri 15,847 pop · 13.3 mi Chalantapara Pt IV 5,744 pop · 15.0 mi Chāpar 20,322 pop · 15.7 mi Jogīghopa 2,415 pop · 17.3 mi Kokrajhar 34,136 pop · 18.4 mi Sarbhog 8,112 pop · 20.2 mi Sorbhog 7,614 pop · 20.3 mi Goālpāra 53,430 pop · 21.2 mi Gobindapur 11,863 pop · 21.8 mi
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