Farakka, India

West Bengal · India

Farakka is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 21,834. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

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

21,834 Population 276/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
51.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Farakka

Farakka Assembly constituency is an assembly constituency in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

People

Population21,834
Density276/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population21,834
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates24.8167°, 87.9000°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation51.6 inches (1,311 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Farakka

Farakka is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 21,834. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Farakka

Farakka has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1513 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 6.8° / 26.7° 9.5
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 8.2° / 32.7° 17.0
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 14.1° / 38.8° 28.6
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 20.1° / 43.1° 45.4
May 31.6°C / 89°F 23.4° / 42.4° 190.2
Jun 31.1°C / 88°F 26° / 39.9° 224.6
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.6° / 35.2° 293.6
Aug 29°C / 84°F 25° / 34.6° 248.1
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 24.3° / 33.5° 309.4
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 18.1° / 32.2° 139.4
Nov 21.3°C / 70°F 12.6° / 29° 1.5
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.9° / 26.1° 5.6
Farakka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area79.1 sq mi (204.8 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates24.8167°N, 87.9000°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 12, 2023.

Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 123 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 142 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 95 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 76 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 128 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 190 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.0 in
May 87°F (30°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 9.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest

Farakka has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 64°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Farakka

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SUN SHINE ACADEMY - - - -
Rameshwar Tola junior High School - - - -
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Museums in Farakka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Malda Museum

Libraries in Farakka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
District Library0.0

Clinics in Farakka

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kaliachak Nursing Home

Train Stations in Farakka

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chamagram
Khaltipur
Tildanga

Stadiums & Teams in Farakka

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Farakka

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shah Makhdum AirportRJHMedium Airport
Malda AirportLDASmall Airport
Sido Kanhu Airport-Small Airport
Surichua Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Farakka

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
DURGA MANDIR
Rameshwar tola Kirtan field
SIV MANDIR

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Farakka?

Farakka has a population of 21,834 residents and is located in India. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 79.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Farakka?

Farakka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.6 inches.

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