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Chandannagar, India

West Bengal · India

Chandannagar is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 180,623. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
180,623 Population 24,608/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
59.5 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

Population180,623
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density24,608/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 Units72,249
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain59.5 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population180,623
Population Density24,608 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates22.8623°, 88.3680°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation59.5 inches (1,511 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Chandannagar

Chandannagar is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 180,623. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 59.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chandannagar has a population of 180,623 with a density of 24,608 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

180,623
Total Population
24,608
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chandannagar vs India Average

The median household income in Chandannagar 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 13 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Chandannagar 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)13

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare12
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chandannagar 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 72,249 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 Units72,249

Property Tax

Climate in Chandannagar

Chandannagar has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1557 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 7° / 28° 13.5
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 8.9° / 33.5° 29.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 15° / 39.1° 33.0
Apr 31.9°C / 89°F 21.3° / 44.1° 34.8
May 31.6°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42.1° 199.9
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 25.8° / 39.8° 190.7
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.7° 251.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.4° 322.6
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33° 284.2
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 18.5° / 32.3° 149.7
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 13° / 29.6° 18.7
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 7° / 27.3° 29.0
Chandannagar 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 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density24,608/sq mi
Coordinates22.8623°N, 88.3680°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.5"
57% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 6, 2013.

May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 144 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 56 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 58 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 51 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 143 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 86 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 38 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Yaas (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Yaas Category 1 291 km
2020 Amphan Category 2 25 km
2019 Fani Category 4 206 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 140 km
2009 Aila Category 1 141 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 189 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 241 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 263 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in
May 87°F (31°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 10.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.7 in
September 84°F (29°C) 11.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Chandannagar has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 66°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chandannagar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Krishnabhabini Balika Vidyamandir
Aurobindo Vidyamandir
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Radio Stations near Chandannagar

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MY RADIO DJ MP3
AIR Akashvani Maitree Kolkata UNKNOWN
OakyLP AAC

Museums in Chandannagar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abanindranath Tagore's Baganbari
Abanindranath Tagore's Baganbari
Carey Museum
Carey Museum
Chandannagar Museum
Chandannagar Museum
Ramakrishna Museum
Ramakrishna Museum
Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Residence and Museum
Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's Residence and Museum

Libraries in Chandannagar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anirban Sangha Pathagar0.0
AOT Library0.0
Bankim Pathagar0.0
Bankim Pathagar0.0
Bankim Pathagar0.0
Bankim Pathagar0.0
Basunagar Library0.0
Chandannagar Library0.0
IISER Kolkata Library0.0
National Park Library0.0
National Park Library0.0
National Park Library0.0
National Park Library0.0
new market library0.0
Serampore Court Bar Library0.0
Serampore Public Library0.0
Serampore Public Library0.0
Serampore Public Library0.0
Serampore Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chandannagar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
A-block market
Anandamath Bazar
Anandamath Bazar
Anandamath Bazar
Anandamath Bazar
buri bazar
buri bazar
buri bazar
buri bazar
Chaitanya More
Duttapukur Station Market
Jaffarpur Chal Bazar
Jaffarpur Chal Bazar
Jaffarpur Chal Bazar
Jaffarpur Chal Bazar
Jaffarpur Chal Bazar
Janai Baazar
Jublighata Haat
Line Bazar
Line Bazar
Line Bazar
Line Bazar
Nebadhai Market
Nonachandanpukur Municipal Market
Nonachandanpukur Municipal Market
Nonachandanpukur Municipal Market
Nonachandanpukur Municipal Market
Notun Bazar
Notun Bazar
Notun Bazar
Rabindranagar Bazar
Rabindranagar Bazar
Rabindranagar Bazar
Rabindranagar Bazar
Rabindranagar Bazar
Shyamnagar Bazar
Shyamnagar Bazar
Shyamnagar Bazar
Shyamnagar Bazar
Shyamnagar Bazar
Tegharia Bazar

Restaurants in Chandannagar

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Red Chillies Restaurant
Royal Biryani
Satyam Restaurant
Shalimar

Cinemas in Chandannagar

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sridurga Cinema Hall

Train Stations in Chandannagar

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chandannagar
Chuchura

Gas Stations in Chandannagar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #367792229
IN #367792231

Banks in Chandannagar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ICICI Bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Chandannagar

TeamLeagueDivision
Amal Dutta Stadium
Bankimanjali Stadium
Barasat District Sports Stadium
KALYANI CENTRAL STADIUM

Airports Near Chandannagar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Barrackpore Air Force StationSmall Airport
Behala AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Chandannagar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chandannagar Post Office

Treatment Centers in Chandannagar

156 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amala Nursing Home
Amala Nursing Home
Aparna Nursing Home
Aparna Nursing Home
Aparna Nursing Home
Apollo Nursing Home
Aroma Yuth Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
Aroma Yuth Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
Aroma Yuth Ayurvedic Beauty Clinic
B B Eye Foundation VIP ROAD
B B Eye Foundation VIP ROAD
B B Eye Foundation VIP ROAD
B B Eye Foundation VIP ROAD
Bapi Clinic
Bapi Clinic
Bapi Clinic
Benuban Health Care
Bindubasini Nursing Home
Bindubasini Nursing Home
Bindubasini Nursing Home
Bindubasini Nursing Home
Birati Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.
Birati Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.
Birati Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.
Birati Nursing Home Pvt. Ltd.
Care And Cure Hospital
Care Nursing Home
Care Nursing Home
Care Nursing Home
Centre For Sight
Centre For Sight
Centre For Sight
Ceragem Physiotherapy center
CGHS Wellness Centre Airport Dispensary
CGHS Wellness Centre Airport Dispensary
CGHS Wellness Centre Airport Dispensary
Chinsurah Medicare Nursing Home
Chinsurah Medicare Nursing Home
Das Gupta Nursing Home
Das Gupta Nursing Home
Das Gupta Nursing Home
Des Nursing Home
Des Nursing Home
Des Nursing Home
Des Nursing Home
Divine Care
Dr A Talukdar eye clinic
Dr A Talukdar eye clinic
Dr A Talukdar eye clinic
Dr. Ghoshs Clinic and Nursing Home
EVES Clinic Nursing Home
EVES Clinic Nursing Home
EVES Clinic Nursing Home
EVES Clinic Nursing Home
Eye Care
Eye Care
Eye Care
Fair Health Nursing Home
Fair Health Nursing Home
Fair Health Nursing Home
Geriatric Clinic
Geriatric Clinic
Geriatric Clinic
Green View Clinic And Nursing Home
Green View Clinic And Nursing Home
Green-View Nursing Home
Green-View Nursing Home
Green-View Nursing Home
Jibandeep Specialist Clinic and Day Care Centre
Jibandeep Specialist Clinic and Day Care Centre
Jibandeep Specialist Clinic and Day Care Centre
Kanak Nursing Home
Kanak Nursing Home
Kolkata Nursing Home
Malancha Nursing Home
Malancha Nursing Home
Manorama Nursing Home
Manorama Nursing Home
Manorama Nursing Home
Manorama Nursing Home
Manorama Pharmacy
Manorama Pharmacy
Manorama Pharmacy
Mediview Diagnostic Services Pvt. Ltd.
Megacity Nursing Home Pvt Ltd
Micro Point Nursing Home (for total EYE Care)
Micro Point Nursing Home (for total EYE Care)
Micro Point Nursing Home (for total EYE Care)
Micro Point Nursing Home (for total EYE Care)
Midland Nursing Home
Midland Nursing Home
Midland Nursing Home
Mother Nursing Home
Mother Nursing Home
Mother Nursing Home
Narayana Hrudayalaya Eye Clinic
Narayana Hrudayalaya Eye Clinic
Narayana Hrudayalaya Eye Clinic
New Life Nursing Home, Kolkata
New Life Nursing Home, Kolkata
New Saraju Nursing Home
New Saraju Nursing Home
New Saraju Nursing Home
New Sevayan Nursing Home
Night Angel Nursing Home
Nirama Nursing Home
Nova Unimade Diagonistic Centre & Multi Speciality Clinic
Nova Unimade Diagonistic Centre & Multi Speciality Clinic
Nova Unimade Diagonistic Centre & Multi Speciality Clinic
Panacea Nursing Home
Pandey Sebayan Nursing Home
Pandey Sebayan Nursing Home
Paradise Nursing Home
Paradise Nursing Home
Paradise Nursing Home
Paradise Nursing Home
Paramount Heath Care
Paramount Heath Care
Restroative Clinic Pvt.Ltd.
Restroative Clinic Pvt.Ltd.
Restroative Clinic Pvt.Ltd.
Serampore Surgical Nursing Home
Serampore Surgical Nursing Home
Seva Ckinic-Dr. M Rahaman
Seva Nursing Home, Hooghly
Seva Nursing Home, Hooghly
Seva Nursing Home, Hooghly
Shyamnagar Nursing Home
Shyamnagar Nursing Home
Srabani Nursing Home
Srabani Nursing Home
Srabani Nursing Home
Sunayan Eye Clinic
Sunayan Eye Clinic
Sunayan Eye Clinic
Sur Clinic Nursing Home
Sur Clinic Nursing Home
Swasti Nursing Home
Swasti Nursing Home
Swasti Nursing Home
Swasti Nursing Home
Swasti Nursing Home
Swasti Nursing Home
Theism Diagnostics
Theism Diagnostics
Theism Diagnostics
United Nursing Home (P) Ltd.
United Nursing Home (P) Ltd.
Vijoy Optic and Polyclinic
Vijoy Optic and Polyclinic
Vijoy Optic and Polyclinic
Wafa Nursing Home
We Care Nursing Home And Diagnostic Centre
We Care Nursing Home And Diagnostic Centre
We Care Nursing Home And Diagnostic Centre
Welcare Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chandannagar

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amrapally Durgamandir
Bagbazar Kali Mandir
Mosquée Kutir Math
Sacred Heart Church
Temple de Shiva
Vivekananda Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Chandannagar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 12
Restaurants 1
Parks 47
Places of Worship 4

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Chandannagar

What is the population of Chandannagar?

Chandannagar has a population of 180,623 residents and is located in India. The population density is 24,608 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chandannagar 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 Chandannagar?

Chandannagar 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 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.5 inches.

How is the job market in Chandannagar?

The unemployment rate in Chandannagar 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 13 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Chandannagar?

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

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