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Canning, India

West Bengal · India

Canning is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 42,132. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
42,132 Population 10,079/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
68.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
C+
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
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population42,132
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density10,079/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units16,853
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain68.4 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population42,132
Population Density10,079 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates22.3140°, 88.6651°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation68.4 inches (1,736 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Canning

Canning is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 42,132. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Canning has a population of 42,132 with a density of 10,079 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

42,132
Total Population
10,079
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Canning vs India Average

The median household income in Canning 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 758 business establishments.

Income: Canning 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)758

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Canning 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 16,853 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 Units16,853

Property Tax

Climate in Canning

Canning has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2051 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 8.1° / 29.1° 16.1
Feb 22.1°C / 72°F 10.2° / 34.6° 43.6
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 16.3° / 39.4° 41.2
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 22.8° / 43° 47.1
May 30.7°C / 87°F 24.6° / 40.9° 238.1
Jun 29.7°C / 85°F 25.9° / 36.1° 257.3
Jul 29°C / 84°F 25.8° / 33.7° 317.8
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.3° / 33.3° 437.3
Sep 28.1°C / 82°F 25° / 32.6° 359.9
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 19.5° / 32.2° 217.8
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 13.5° / 29.9° 45.3
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 8.1° / 28.1° 29.8
Canning has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above India avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density10,079/sq mi
Coordinates22.3140°N, 88.6651°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.4"
80% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 8, 2015.

Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 114 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 115 km
Apr 8, 2015 60 km SSW of Sarankhola, Bangladesh M4.6 105 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 112 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 57 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 78 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Hamoon (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Hamoon Category 2 275 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 241 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 36 km
2019 Fani Category 4 199 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 73 km
2009 Aila Category 1 93 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 125 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 281 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 186 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 293 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 215 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 271 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 66 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.9 in
May 87°F (30°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 11.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 15.3 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 14.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 11.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Canning has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 67°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Canning

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
David Sassoon School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Canning

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MY RADIO DJ - MP3
Radio GoonGoon (BD) - MP3 192 kbps
AIR Akashvani Maitree Kolkata - UNKNOWN
Radio Shadhin (BD) bangla, bangladesh MP3
Radio Quarantine Kolkata - MP3
radioBollyFM international MP3
Ankora Radio pop MP3
OakyLP - AAC

Museums in Canning

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Bengal Modern Arts
PATNA
PEOBRICS

Libraries in Canning

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jaynagar Town Library0.0
Poritosh Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Canning

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dutta Complex
Dutta Market
Popped-Rice Market (Muri Thek)

Clinics in Canning

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deepanjan Nursing Home

Train Stations in Canning

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Betberia Ghola
Canning
Taldi

Airports Near Canning

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Barrackpore Air Force Station-Small Airport
Behala Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Canning

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Satyarani Memorial Nursing Home And Diagnostic Centre
Sushila Clinic

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Canning

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Sundarbans National ParkNatural1987
The SundarbansNatural1997

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Canning

The Sundarbans
Natural · inscribed 1997
The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests in the world (140,000 ha), lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. It is adjacent to the border of India’s Sundarbans World Heritage site inscribed in ...
Sundarbans National Park
Natural · inscribed 1987
The Sundarbans covers 10,000 km2 of land and water (more than half of it in India, the rest in Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta. It contains the world's largest area of mangrove forests. A number of rare or endangered species live in the park, including tigers,...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canning

What is the population of Canning?

Canning has a population of 42,132 residents and is located in India. The population density is 10,079 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Canning 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 Canning?

Canning has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.4 inches.

How is the job market in Canning?

The unemployment rate in Canning 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 758 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Canning?

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

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