Chandwā, India

Jharkhand · India

Chandwā is a small city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 12,046. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

12,046 Population 48/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
50.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population12,046
Density48/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population12,046
Population Density48 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates23.6756°, 84.7401°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.3 inches (1,277 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chandwā

Chandwā is a small city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 12,046. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Chandwā

Chandwā has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (30.8°C), the coldest is Jan (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1457 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 3.3° / 25.9° 12.2
Feb 17.8°C / 64°F 5.6° / 31.2° 21.1
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 11.5° / 36.7° 37.6
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 17.9° / 41.1° 25.0
May 30.8°C / 87°F 20.2° / 42.7° 79.5
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 22.7° / 40.5° 194.3
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.9° 292.8
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 21.6° / 30.8° 360.2
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 20.4° / 30.4° 300.0
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 14.6° / 29.1° 107.9
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 9.6° / 26.4° 9.3
Dec 14.9°C / 59°F 4° / 24.7° 17.6
Chandwā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area249.0 sq mi (644.8 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates23.6756°N, 84.7401°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.5 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.0 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 6.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 13.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Chandwā has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 61°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Train Stations in Chandwā

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barki Chapi
Mahuamilan
Tori Junction Railway Station

Airports Near Chandwā

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birsa Munda AirportIXRMedium Airport
Daltonganj Airport-Small Airport

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 Chandwā?

Chandwā has a population of 12,046 residents and is located in India. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 249.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chandwā?

Chandwā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches.

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