Chandrapura, India

Jharkhand · India

Chandrapura is a small city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 27,425. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

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

27,425 Population 557/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Chandrapura

Chandrapura is a census town in the Chandrapura CD block in the Bermo subdivision of the Bokaro district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is situated on the northern banks of the river Damodar. The town is well known for the Chandrapura Thermal Power Station, a thermal-coal based power generation unit of Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and De Nobili school which was established by Roberto de Nobili. The school is one of 16 schools supported by Damodar Valley Corporation, an Indian state-owned corporation.

People

Population27,425
Density557/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population27,425
Population Density557 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates23.7488°, 86.1196°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,183 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chandrapura

Chandrapura is a small city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 27,425. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Chandrapura

Chandrapura has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1516 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 5.1° / 26.4° 11.4
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 7° / 32.3° 19.1
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 13.2° / 38.2° 32.0
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 19.1° / 43° 37.1
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22.1° / 43.8° 135.3
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 24.5° / 41.9° 184.3
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 24.3° / 35° 262.7
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.9° 341.4
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.1° 325.8
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 16.5° / 30.9° 139.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.3° 9.2
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 5.7° / 26° 18.3
Chandrapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area49.2 sq mi (127.5 km²)
Population Density557/sq mi
Coordinates23.7488°N, 86.1196°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 99 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 114 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 138 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 59 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 107 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 274 km
2019 Fani Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Chandrapura has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 65°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Chandrapura

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha kiirtan, mantra MP3

Farmers Markets in Chandrapura

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sector 2 shopping complex
Sector 2 shopping complex

Train Stations in Chandrapura

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chandrapura

Stadiums & Teams in Chandrapura

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chandrapura

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Deoghar AirportDGHSmall Airport
Giridih Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chandrapura

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nikhil Clinic

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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What is the population of Chandrapura?

Chandrapura has a population of 27,425 residents and is located in India. The population density is 557 people per square mile, spread across 49.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chandrapura?

Chandrapura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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