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Gorakhpur, India

Uttar Pradesh · India

Gorakhpur is a major city in Uttar Pradesh, India with a population of 674,246. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
674,246 Population 12,385/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population674,246
Median Age23.0 yrs
Density12,385/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$900
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,500
Rent$30
Housing Units269,698
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population674,246
Population Density12,385 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates26.7663°, 83.3689°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttar Pradesh
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,194 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.0 years

About Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur is a major city in India (Uttar Pradesh) with a population of 674,246. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gorakhpur has a population of 674,246 with a density of 12,385 people per square mile, spread across 54.4 square miles. The median age is 23.0 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

674,246
Total Population
12,385
People / sq mi
23.0yrs
Median Age
41% below India avg
54.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gorakhpur vs India Average

The median household income in Gorakhpur is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $900 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $17, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 133 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Income: Gorakhpur vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$900
Avg Weekly Wage$17

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)133

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare103
Retail7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gorakhpur is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 269,698 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units269,698

Property Tax

Climate in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (34°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1381 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.7°C / 59°F 5° / 26.1° 15.9
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 6.5° / 31.8° 22.5
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 11.6° / 38.7° 22.0
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 18.3° / 43.3° 14.9
May 33.1°C / 92°F 22° / 44.8° 87.5
Jun 34°C / 93°F 25.8° / 44.2° 178.0
Jul 30.2°C / 86°F 25.6° / 37.3° 424.2
Aug 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.6° 271.9
Sep 28°C / 82°F 22.7° / 34.1° 255.6
Oct 25°C / 77°F 16.3° / 32.7° 77.8
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 11.2° / 30° 1.4
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 5.2° / 27.3° 9.4
Gorakhpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above India avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area54.4 sq mi (141.0 km²)
Population Density12,385/sq mi
Coordinates26.7663°N, 83.3689°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.94"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 6, 2022.

Jan 6, 2022 38 km NNE of Pachperwa, India M4.4 131 km
May 16, 1998 15 km SSW of Sagauli, India M4.2 130 km
May 27, 2015 38 km ENE of R?mnagar, India M4.0 143 km
Jul 2, 2002 10 km N of Bettiah, India M3.9 114 km
May 20, 2008 8 km S of Dihi, Nepal M3.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.8 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 6.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 13.5 in
August 84°F (29°C) 13.9 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in

Gorakhpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 60°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.9") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Gorakhpur

Institution Type Founded Website
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University College Visit →
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology College
Mechanical Workshop University
NIELIT Gorakhpur University

Schools in Gorakhpur

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
G.N. National Public School
Surmount International School
MADARSA A.S.A.M. ULOOM
KRISHNA ACADEMY
Springer School
MPIC School Ground
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Radio Stations near Gorakhpur

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Rang MP3
Radio Kesari 90.0 FM bhojpuri MP3

Libraries in Gorakhpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library, DDU0.0
global library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gorakhpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
Market
Market Area
vegetable Market
vegetable Market

Hotels in Gorakhpur

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

golghar
Hotel Amit
hotel ganesh
Manas Continental
Radisson Blue
Sunrise Hotel
Vardan Hotel

Restaurants in Gorakhpur

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

currynight restaurant
ganesh mishtan
Handi Restaurant
Marwadi Pavitra Bhojnalay
The Tau's Restaurant

Cafes in Gorakhpur

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brown Cafe
cafe

Clinics in Gorakhpur

21 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agrahari Orthopedic Center
Am Nursing Home
Apollo Clinic
Apoorva Maternity and Nursing Home
Dr. S K Sharma Eye Clinic
Dularee Nursing Home
Durga Nursing Home
Ehsaas De-Addiction Cum Rehabilitation Centre
Guru Sri Gorakshnath Chikitsalya
Kanha Chilren Clinic
M G Fracture Clinic
M.M. Nursing Home
Maa Sharda Clinic and Nursing Home
Nandan Ent Clinic
Pragati Maternity Home and Surgical Clinic
Raj Nursing Home, Gorakhpur
Rama Fracture Clinic and Nursing Home
Sardar Patel Clinic
Satyam Nursing Home, Gorakhpur
Shahi Neuro Psychiatry Clinic
Smita Nursing Home

Train Stations in Gorakhpur

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Domingarh
Gorakhpur Cantonment
Gorakhpur Junction
Jagatbela
Kauriaa Jungle
Maniram
Nakaha Jungle

Bus Stations in Gorakhpur

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baranas Bus to Varanasi
Bus to Varanasi
IN #4837150027
IN #5147934535

Gas Stations in Gorakhpur

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HP
Indian Oil
Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Banks in Gorakhpur

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

au small finance bank
Bandhan Bank
Bank of India
Canara Bank
Central Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
idbi bank
indusind bank
jana small finance bank
Punjab National Bank
sbi atm
sbi mohaddipur
SBI State Bank of India Main Branch
Union Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Gorakhpur

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baldev Plaza
City Mall
Shivoy Mart

Gyms in Gorakhpur

8 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Force fitness
Gautam Fitness Club
gold's gym
gym chetana fitness first
Lion's Den Gym
national gym
Naveen Fitness Studio
RAV Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Gorakhpur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gorakhpur

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gautam Buddha International AirportBWALarge Airport
Gorakhpur AirportGOPMedium Airport
Kushinagar International AirportKBKMedium Airport
Azamgarh AirportAZHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gorakhpur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Fertilizer Township

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gorakhpur

25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bhim Temple
daudpur kali mandir
durga mandir
Gorakhnath Temple
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Temple
Kali Mandir
kali mandir
KALI MANDIR;KINDER GARDEN
MADARSA A.S.A.M. ULOOM
Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan
Masjid
MOSQUE
oba maa temple
Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir
sati temple
shahid baba mazar
Sheetla Mata Mandir
SHIV MANDIR
Shree Hanuman mandir
shri shri maharani hatti mata mandir
St. Joseph Church
Temple1
Vishwakarma Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Gorakhpur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 103
Restaurants 5
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 7
Banks 9
Hotels 7
Libraries 1
Parks 46
Police Stations 2
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 17

🇮🇳 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorakhpur

What is the population of Gorakhpur?

Gorakhpur has a population of 674,246 residents and is located in India. The population density is 12,385 people per square mile, spread across 54.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gorakhpur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gorakhpur?

Gorakhpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.

How is the job market in Gorakhpur?

The unemployment rate in Gorakhpur is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $17. There are 133 business establishments in the area, including 5 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gorakhpur?

The median home value in Gorakhpur is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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