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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).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
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
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population518,872
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density8,715/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
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 Age28.7 years

Is Durgapur a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Durgapur receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Durgapur offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Durgapur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

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 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

518,872
Total Population
8,715
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
59.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Durgapur vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Durgapur vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Durgapur is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Durgapur vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Durgapur, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Durgapur vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

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). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. 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 US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

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

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").

34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density8,715/sq mi
Total Area59.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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 28.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Durgapur expensive to live in?

Durgapur is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 27 — below the baseline of 100.

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. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126.

How is the job market in Durgapur?

Durgapur has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Durgapur?

34.4% of adults in Durgapur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Durgapur?

The obesity rate in Durgapur is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.6% of adults are smokers. 73.9% are physically inactive. 12.6% of residents report depression.

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