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Durgapur, India

West Bengal · India

Durgapur is a major city in West Bengal, India with a population of 518,872. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
518,872 Population 8,715/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.9 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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Full City Profile

People

Population518,872
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density8,715/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 Units207,549
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population518,872
Population Density8,715 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates23.5158°, 87.3080°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation49.9 inches (1,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Durgapur

Durgapur is a major city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 518,872. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Durgapur has a population of 518,872 with a density of 8,715 people per square mile, spread across 59.5 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

518,872
Total Population
8,715
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
59.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Durgapur vs India Average

The median household income in Durgapur 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 19 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Durgapur vs India

Commute Mode

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)19

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare14
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Durgapur 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 207,549 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 Units207,549

Property Tax

Climate in Durgapur

Durgapur has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1448 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.7°C / 62°F 6.4° / 27.4° 11.5
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 8.1° / 32.7° 21.6
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 14.3° / 38.7° 31.1
Apr 31.5°C / 89°F 20.1° / 43.9° 35.1
May 31.9°C / 89°F 23.1° / 43.2° 154.2
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 25.5° / 41.9° 188.8
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 25.2° / 35.5° 247.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.8° / 34° 303.7
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.1° 284.7
Oct 26°C / 79°F 17.8° / 31.9° 139.2
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.3° 9.4
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 6.8° / 27° 20.6
Durgapur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area59.5 sq mi (154.2 km²)
Population Density8,715/sq mi
Coordinates23.5158°N, 87.3080°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"
31% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 54 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 57 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 128 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 132 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 140 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 123 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 91 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 22 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 154 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 251 km
2019 Fani Category 1 217 km
2009 Aila Category 1 232 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 8.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.3 in
September 83°F (29°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Durgapur has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 66°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Durgapur

Institution Type Founded Website
B.C. Roy College of polytecnic College
Dr. B.C. Roy Engineering College, Durgapur College Visit →
IQ CITY NURSING COLLEGE University Visit →
Mankar College College
Michael Madhusudan Memorial College College
NIT Durgapur University Visit →
Paramedical College - Durgapur College Visit →

Schools in Durgapur

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pranavananda School
Bijra High School
Shree Shiv Burn Hindi F.P. School
Delhi Public School(DPS)
Biddhanagar Govt Boys School
Narayana School
St. Michael's School
A-Zone M.P. School
Carmel School
DAV Model School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Hem Sheela Model School
St.Xaviers School
Amrita Vidyalaya
Hope School
Carmel Convent High School
Durgapur Public School
Durgapur R E College Model School
Benachity High School Playground
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Hem Sheela Model School
Shree Shiv Burn Hindi F.P. School
Delhi Public School(DPS)
Biddhanagar Govt Boys School
Narayana School
St. Michael's School
A-Zone M.P. School
Carmel School
DAV Model School
Pranavananda School
Bijra High School
St.Xaviers School
Amrita Vidyalaya
Hope School
Manisha International School
Carmel Convent High School
Durgapur Public School
Durgapur R E College Model School
Benachity High School Playground
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Radio Stations near Durgapur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Durgapur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Central Library and Book Bank0.0
City Central Library0.0
Nababharati Sangha0.0
Tilak library0.0

Farmers Markets in Durgapur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sabzi Mandi Bidhannagar
Zonal Market

Hotels in Durgapur

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deul jungle Resort
Luxor
The Citi Residenci

Restaurants in Durgapur

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peerles Inn Hotel
Qmin Restaurant & Bar - Ginger Durgapur
SAFFRON GRILL

Cafes in Durgapur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PARAMOUNTS

Cinemas in Durgapur

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Durgapur Cinema

Theatres in Durgapur

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kalangan

Clinics in Durgapur

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dreamland Nursing Home
Eye Clinic
HEALTH CENTER
IN #6757723931
Presidency Nursing Home
Vivek Nursing Home, Bardhaman
West End Nursing Home and Maternity Centre

Train Stations in Durgapur

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Durgapur
Pinjrapol
Waria

Bus Stations in Durgapur

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Durgapur City Center
Prantika

Gas Stations in Durgapur

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Banks in Durgapur

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India, B-Zone Branch
UCO Bank

Shopping Malls in Durgapur

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Junction Mall
Suhatta Shoping Mall

Gyms in Durgapur

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Gym
IN #514229343

Stadiums & Teams in Durgapur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Durgapur

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force StationMedium Airport
Burnpur AirportSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport
Sido Kanhu AirportSmall Airport
Surichua Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Durgapur

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
B-Zone Post Office
B-Zone Post Office
REC Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Durgapur

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Santiniketan

Churches & Religious Organizations in Durgapur

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
TEMPLE

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Durgapur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 14
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Banks 3
Parks 62
Fire Stations 1

🇮🇳 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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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Durgapur

Santiniketan
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Frequently Asked Questions About Durgapur

What is the population of Durgapur?

Durgapur has a population of 518,872 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,715 people per square mile, spread across 59.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Durgapur 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 Durgapur?

Durgapur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.

How is the job market in Durgapur?

The unemployment rate in Durgapur 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 19 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Durgapur?

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

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