Contai, India

West Bengal · India

Contai is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 92,226. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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

92,226 Population 13,848/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
63.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population92,226
Density13,848/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain63.1 in/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population92,226
Population Density13,848 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates21.7799°, 87.7489°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation63.1 inches (1,602 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Contai

Contai is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 92,226. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Contai

Contai has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1910 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 8° / 27.1° 16.2
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 9.5° / 32.1° 32.3
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 16.9° / 37.2° 44.4
Apr 30.7°C / 87°F 21.9° / 41.1° 61.2
May 30.9°C / 88°F 25° / 39.8° 220.9
Jun 30.2°C / 86°F 26.5° / 37.7° 202.7
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 26.2° / 33.5° 295.7
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 25.7° / 33.1° 410.2
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 363.9
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 19.5° / 32° 196.6
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 14° / 29.7° 37.0
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 8.4° / 27.2° 28.7
Contai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above India avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density13,848/sq mi
Coordinates21.7799°N, 87.7489°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.79"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 1, 2013.

Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 222 km
2023 Hamoon Category 1 265 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 165 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 56 km
2019 Fani Category 4 90 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 71 km
2009 Aila Category 1 51 km
2007 Sidr Category 5 174 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 224 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 129 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 124 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
May 87°F (31°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 9.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 12.6 in
September 83°F (29°C) 15.8 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

Contai has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 69°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Contai

Institution Type Founded Website
Bajkul Milani Mahavidyalaya College - ,

Libraries in Contai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mugberia Gangadhar Mahavidyalaya Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Contai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Digha beach market
Digha beach market
Digha Mohana Fish Market
Maa Drakhayani Fish Centre
Madhakhali Bazar
Old Digha Neheru Market
Udbadal Bazar

Hotels in Contai

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dream Hut Resort Mandermoni
Hotel Sun view

Clinics in Contai

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Life Link Nursing Home,Contai
Urmila Nursing Home, Medinipur East

Train Stations in Contai

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kanthi

Bus Stations in Contai

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mandarmani
Mandarmoni Bus Station

Airports Near Contai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Behala Airport-Small Airport
Kharagpur Airport / Kalaikunda Air Force Station-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Contai

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bahiri Bara Deul
Bahiri Jagannath Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Contai

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 3

Things to See Near Contai

6 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (5)
  • • Mandarmani
  • • Mandarmani
  • • Mandarmani
  • • Mandarmani
  • • Star Inn Resort
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Dariapur

🇮🇳 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 Contai?

Contai has a population of 92,226 residents and is located in India. The population density is 13,848 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Contai?

Contai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.1 inches.

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