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Guskhara, India

West Bengal · India

Guskhara is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 33,780. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
33,780 Population 148/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population33,780
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density148/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units13,512
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population33,780
Population Density148 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates23.4928°, 87.7348°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,329 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Guskhara

Guskhara is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 33,780. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Guskhara has a population of 33,780 with a density of 148 people per square mile, spread across 228.1 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

33,780
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
228.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Guskhara vs India Average

The median household income in Guskhara is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 608 business establishments.

Income: Guskhara vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)608

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Guskhara is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 13,512 total housing units in the city. 28.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units13,512

Property Tax

Climate in Guskhara

Guskhara 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
Guskhara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area228.1 sq mi (590.7 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates23.4928°N, 87.7348°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.97"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 92 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 88 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 85 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 89 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 80 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 133 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 64 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 125 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 113 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 117 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 228 km
2019 Fani Category 1 227 km
2009 Aila Category 1 216 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 285 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 201 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) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.5 in
May 88°F (31°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 8.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 12.0 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 11.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Guskhara has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 66°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Guskhara

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Guskara Purnananda Public Institution
Guskara Girls High School
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Radio Stations near Guskhara

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Guskhara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chhayabithi Tagore Philately Museum
Gitanjali Rail Museum

Libraries in Guskhara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Visva-Bharati Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Guskhara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bardhaman Arcade
Station Bazar

Hotels in Guskhara

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guskara Municipal Lodge

Train Stations in Guskhara

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balgona
Banpas
Galsi
Guskara
Noadar Dhal
Paraj
Pichkurir Dhal

Bus Stations in Guskhara

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guskara Bus Stand
IN #1049528124

Gas Stations in Guskhara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil

Banks in Guskhara

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Jalpara Gramin Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Airports Near Guskhara

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force StationMedium Airport
Barrackpore Air Force StationSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport
Sido Kanhu AirportSmall Airport
Surichua Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Guskhara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Guskara Post Office

Treatment Centers in Guskhara

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Annapurna Nursing Home
C.T Nursing Home
Chittaranjan Ultrasonography and Echo Clinic, Burdwan
Dreamland Nursing Home, Baburbagh
Greenland Nursing Home, Bardhaman
Hepatitis Clinic
Park Nursing Home
Sefa Nursing Home
Shyam View Nursing Home PVT.LTD
Woodland's Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Guskhara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Charaktala
Charaktala Kali Temple
Satsang Bihar Guskara
Ukta Boro Masjid

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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Guskhara

What is the population of Guskhara?

Guskhara has a population of 33,780 residents and is located in India. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 228.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Guskhara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Guskhara?

Guskhara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.

How is the job market in Guskhara?

The unemployment rate in Guskhara is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 608 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Guskhara?

The median home value in Guskhara is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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