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
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About Farakka
Farakka Assembly constituency is an assembly constituency in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,834 |
| Population Density | 276 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.8167°, 87.9000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | West Bengal |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.6 inches (1,311 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above India avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 79.1 sq mi (204.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8167°N, 87.9000°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
Schools in Farakka
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUN SHINE ACADEMY | - | - | - | - |
| Rameshwar Tola junior High School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Farakka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malda Museum |
Libraries in Farakka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| District Library | 0.0 |
Clinics in Farakka
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Farakka
3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Farakka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Farakka
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Makhdum Airport | RJH | Medium Airport |
| Malda Airport | LDA | Small Airport |
| Sido Kanhu Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Surichua Air Base | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Farakka
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| DURGA MANDIR | |
| Rameshwar tola Kirtan field | |
| SIV MANDIR |
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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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