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Chāndil, India

Jharkhand · India

Chāndil is a small town in Jharkhand, India with a population of 4,839. Elevation: 597 ft (182 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,839 Population 24/sq mi density
597 ft Elevation 182 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$8,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,839
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$1,050
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,000
Rent$28
Housing Units1,936
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Population4,839
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates22.9575°, 86.0533°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,279 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.5 years

About Chāndil

Chāndil is a small town in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 4,839. The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet (182 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chāndil has a population of 4,839 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 201.1 square miles. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,839
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below India avg
201.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chāndil vs India Average

The median household income in Chāndil is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,050 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $20, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 87 business establishments.

Income: Chāndil vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,050
Avg Weekly Wage$20

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above India avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above India avg
Establishments (County)87

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chāndil is $8,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,936 total housing units in the city. 30.8% 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$8,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,936

Property Tax

Chāndil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 597 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area201.1 sq mi (520.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates22.9575°N, 86.0533°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 90 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 96 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 61 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 57 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 120 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 64 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 259 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 288 km
2019 Fani Category 2 174 km
2009 Aila Category 1 268 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 262 km
1999 Unnamed Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.8 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 8.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Chāndil has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 66°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Chāndil

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha kiirtan, mantra MP3

Libraries in Chāndil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Jehangir Gandhy Library0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Chāndil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amar Market
Baridih Market
Baridih Market
Baridih Market
Plaza Market
Plaza Market
Plaza Market

Dentists in Chāndil

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hiflex Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Chāndil

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakarkudi
Chandil Junction
Gunda Bihar
Jhimri
Latemda
Manikui
Nimdih
Tiraldih

Gas Stations in Chāndil

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #9547940069
IN #9547941578
IN #9548076449
IN #9548076460
IN #9554981250
IN #9554981259
IN #9554981271

Banks in Chāndil

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bandhan Bank
Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Chāndil

TeamLeagueDivision
JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium
Keenan Stadium
Sumant Moolgaokar Stadium

Airports Near Chāndil

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birsa Munda AirportIXRMedium Airport
Sonari AirportIXWMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Chakulia Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chāndil

21 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Brahmananda Narayana Clinic
Brahmananda Narayana Clinic
Center Point Poly Clinic
Das Clinic
Life Line Clinic
Life Line Nursing Home, East Singhbhum
Life Line Nursing Home, East Singhbhum
Nu-Life Nursing Home
Nu-Life Nursing Home
Physician's Clinic
Piles Fistula Clinic
Purnima Netralaya
Purnima Netralaya
Saheli Nursing Home and Research Centre
Saheli Nursing Home and Research Centre
Sai
Sai
Shiva Nursing Home, West Singhbhum
Shiva Nursing Home, West Singhbhum
Steel City Clinic And Research Centre
Steel City Clinic And Research Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chāndil

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gunda Shiv Mandir
Kaal Bhairav Thakur Than

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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chāndil

What is the population of Chāndil?

Chāndil has a population of 4,839 residents and is located in India. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 201.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chāndil expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 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 Chāndil?

Chāndil 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 83°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

How is the job market in Chāndil?

The unemployment rate in Chāndil is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $20. There are 87 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chāndil?

The median home value in Chāndil is $8,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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