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Durg, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Durg is a large city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 268,806. Elevation: 994 ft (303 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
268,806 Population 3,825/sq mi density
994 ft Elevation 303 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
48.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population268,806
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density3,825/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units107,522
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain48.5 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Population268,806
Population Density3,825 / sq mi
Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Coordinates21.1915°, 81.2762°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation48.5 inches (1,232 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Durg

Durg is a large city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 268,806. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet (303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Durg has a population of 268,806 with a density of 3,825 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

268,806
Total Population
3,825
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
70.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Durg vs India Average

The median household income in Durg is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 30 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Durg vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare26
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Durg is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 107,522 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units107,522

Property Tax

Climate in Durg

Durg has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (34.1°C), the coldest is Dec (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1572 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.7°C / 64°F 5.9° / 28.4° 12.5
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 7.8° / 34.1° 17.9
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 14.6° / 40° 24.8
Apr 32.4°C / 90°F 20.9° / 43.5° 21.5
May 34.1°C / 93°F 23° / 44.2° 66.4
Jun 31.7°C / 89°F 23.7° / 43.5° 200.9
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.6° 423.5
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 22.5° / 31.7° 392.5
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.3° 331.3
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15.4° / 30.6° 48.3
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 10.8° / 28.6° 9.7
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 6.3° / 26.7° 22.7
Durg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above India avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation994 ft (303 m)
Area70.3 sq mi (182.0 km²)
Population Density3,825/sq mi
Coordinates21.1915°N, 81.2762°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.33"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.04"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hudhud (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Hudhud Category 1 258 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 6.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Durg has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 68°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and November the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Durg

Institution Type Founded Website
Confluence College, Rajnandgaon College - ,

Schools in Durg

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
DAV Model School - - - -
Krishna Public School - - - -
Panchsheel Academy - - - -
Central School Durg - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
Heritage Public School - - - -
Krishna Public School - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
DAV Model School - - - -
Krishna Public School - - - -
Panchsheel Academy - - - -
Central School Durg - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
Heritage Public School - - - -
Krishna Public School - - - -
Delhi Public School - - - -
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Libraries in Durg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Kamptee Line Library0.0
Kumaragupta Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Durg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Borsi Market
Borsi Market
Haat Baazar (Sabzi market)
Meat market

Hotels in Durg

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhilai Niwas
Bhilai Niwas
Hotel Anjani Palace

Restaurants in Durg

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apicure Restaurant
chaika adda
Grand Dhillon
Juice factory
new nanhe cafe
Real Momos
Vrindavan

Cafes in Durg

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

giani's
Nanhe coffee

Cinemas in Durg

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Miraj Cinemas
Tarun Big Cinema

Theatres in Durg

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kala Mandir
SSTC Auditorium
SSTC ground

Clinics in Durg

22 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akruti Clinic
Ashirya Dental And Polyclinic
Bhilai Speech and Hearing Clinic
Devika Nursing Home, Sindhi Colony, Station Road, Durg
Dhillon Nursing Home
Dr M K Sahu clinic
Dr NareshSwarnkar dental clinic
DR RITESH WALMIK CHILD CLINIC
Dr Siddiqui Eye Hospital
Dr Telang Clinic
Dr.Tamrakar Homeopathy clinic
Gupta Nursing Home, Durg
Kothari Nursing Home
Mp Nursing Home
Naik nursing home
Nandini Dental Clinic
Narayani heart & diabetes clinic
Pandey Nursing Home
Perfect Skin And Hair Clinic
Sanjeevani clinic
Soni German Homeo and Patanjali Store
Sushrut Health Center

Train Stations in Durg

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhilai Nagar
Durg Junction
Murhipar
Rasmara

Bus Stations in Durg

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Durg

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP Petrol Pump
IN #10302303024
IN #5576909223
IN #5576909240
Junwani Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump

Banks in Durg

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank

Shopping Malls in Durg

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Surya Treasure Island Mall

Gyms in Durg

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SSTC Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Durg

TeamLeagueDivision
Jayanti Stadium
PT Ravishankar Shukla Stadium

Airports Near Durg

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swami Vivekananda AirportRPRMedium Airport
Bhilai Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Durg

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akruti Clinic
Ashirya Dental And Polyclinic
Bhilai Nursing Home
Bhilai Speech and Hearing Clinic
Devika Nursing Home, Sindhi Colony, Station Road, Durg
Dhillon Nursing Home
Dr M K Sahu clinic
Dr NareshSwarnkar dental clinic
DR RITESH WALMIK CHILD CLINIC
Dr Siddiqui Eye Hospital
Dr Telang Clinic
Dr.Tamrakar Homeopathy clinic
Gupta Nursing Home, Durg
Kothari Nursing Home
Mp Nursing Home
Naik nursing home
Nandini Dental Clinic
Narayani heart & diabetes clinic
Pandey Nursing Home
Perfect Skin And Hair Clinic
Sanjeevani clinic
Sharma Multi-speciality Clinic
Soni German Homeo and Patanjali Store

Churches & Religious Organizations in Durg

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brethren Church
Brethren Church
Dakshina Mukhi Temple
Gurudwara
Gurudwara Gurunanak Darbar
Hanuman Mandir
jama masjid
Mennonite Church
Mennonite Church
Saheed Baba Deep Singh Ji Gurudwara
Shri Lalikeshwar Mahadev Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Durg

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6
Hospitals 25
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Libraries 1
Parks 10
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 6

🇮🇳 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 Durg

What is the population of Durg?

Durg has a population of 268,806 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,825 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Durg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (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 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Durg?

Durg 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 81°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.5 inches.

How is the job market in Durg?

Durg has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 30 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Durg?

The median home value in Durg is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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