Durgapur, India

West Bengal · India

Durgapur is a major city in West Bengal, India with a population of 566,517. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

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

566,517 Population 9,515/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population566,517
Density9,515/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain49.9 in/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population566,517
Population Density9,515 / 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)

About Durgapur

Durgapur is a major city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 566,517. 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.

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. 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)

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area59.5 sq mi (154.2 km²)
Population Density9,515/sq mi
Coordinates23.5158°N, 87.3080°E
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 (OpenStreetMap 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 Station-Medium Airport
Burnpur Airport-Small Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant Airport-Small Airport
Sido Kanhu Airport-Small Airport
Surichua Air Base-Small 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
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Durgapur

Santiniketan
· inscribed 0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Durgapur

What is the population of Durgapur?

Durgapur has a population of 566,517 residents and is located in India. The population density is 9,515 people per square mile, spread across 59.5 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 49.9 inches.

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