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Chittaranjan, India

West Bengal · India

Chittaranjan is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 45,305. Elevation: 515 ft (157 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
45,305 Population 6,399/sq mi density
515 ft Elevation 157 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.7 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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About Chittaranjan

Chittaranjan is a census town in the Salanpur CD block in the Asansol Sadar subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district in the state of West Bengal, India. The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works are situated there.

People

Population45,305
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density6,399/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 Units18,122
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Population45,305
Population Density6,399 / sq mi
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates23.8568°, 86.9032°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,261 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Chittaranjan

Chittaranjan is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 45,305. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet (157 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chittaranjan has a population of 45,305 with a density of 6,399 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

45,305
Total Population
6,399
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
7.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chittaranjan vs India Average

The median household income in Chittaranjan 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 815 business establishments.

Income: Chittaranjan 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)815

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chittaranjan 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 18,122 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 Units18,122

Property Tax

Climate in Chittaranjan

Chittaranjan has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1398 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 5.8° / 27.1° 9.3
Feb 19.8°C / 68°F 7.7° / 32.7° 19.1
Mar 25.7°C / 78°F 13.6° / 38.4° 29.4
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 19.6° / 43.4° 34.6
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22.6° / 43.5° 150.0
Jun 31.6°C / 89°F 25° / 41.9° 189.8
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 24.8° / 35° 245.1
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.4° / 33.5° 273.8
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.8° 289.4
Oct 25.3°C / 77°F 16.9° / 31.3° 139.1
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 11.8° / 28.6° 6.3
Dec 16.5°C / 62°F 6.4° / 26.1° 12.7
Chittaranjan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²)
Population Density6,399/sq mi
Coordinates23.8568°N, 86.9032°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.48"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 72 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 84 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 76 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 52 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 209 km
2019 Fani Category 1 251 km
2009 Aila Category 1 284 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 7.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.5 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Chittaranjan has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 65°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Chittaranjan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chittaranjan High School English Medium School
Kendiya Vidyalaya
DAV Public School
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Libraries in Chittaranjan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barret Club0.0
Barret Club0.0
District Library0.0
District Library0.0
Tilak library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chittaranjan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adda Market
Adda Market
Amladahi Market
Bow Market
Burnpur Daily Market
Neamatpur Vegetable Market
Neamatpur Vegetable Market

Restaurants in Chittaranjan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sonali Restaurant

Cinemas in Chittaranjan

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ranjan Cinema

Clinics in Chittaranjan

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dutta Homeo Clinic
P. Banerjee Clinic
The Family Care Clinic

Dentists in Chittaranjan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Satyadeo Dental Care

Train Stations in Chittaranjan

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chittranjan
Rupnarayanpur

Gas Stations in Chittaranjan

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #9284259167
IN #9654084286
Indane Gas
Petrol Pump

Banks in Chittaranjan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Chittaranjan

TeamLeagueDivision
Prabhat Stadium

Airports Near Chittaranjan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force StationMedium Airport
Burnpur AirportSmall Airport
Deoghar AirportDGHSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport
Giridih AirportSmall Airport
Sido Kanhu AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Chittaranjan

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Agrawal Nursing Home
Col .(Dr.) Gupta Memorial Clinic and Nursing Home
Midway Nursing Home,Barakar
Popular Nursing Home, Dhanbad
Prasad Nursing Home, Dhanbad

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chittaranjan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kali Mandir
Kali Mandir
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
Panchadham Mandir
Shani Mandir
Shiv Mandir
Shiv Mandir

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Chittaranjan

What is the population of Chittaranjan?

Chittaranjan has a population of 45,305 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,399 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chittaranjan 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 Chittaranjan?

Chittaranjan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

How is the job market in Chittaranjan?

The unemployment rate in Chittaranjan 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 815 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chittaranjan?

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

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