Hīrākud, India

Odisha · India

Hīrākud is a mid-size city in Odisha, India with a population of 30,207. Elevation: 551 ft (168 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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

30,207 Population 4,442/sq mi density
551 ft Elevation 168 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population30,207
Density4,442/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Population30,207
Population Density4,442 / sq mi
Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Coordinates21.5250°, 83.8728°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceOdisha
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hīrākud

Hīrākud is a mid-size city in India (Odisha) with a population of 30,207. The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet (168 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Hīrākud

Hīrākud has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (34.3°C), the coldest is Jan (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1350 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 6° / 28.3° 12.7
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 8.3° / 34° 21.3
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 15° / 39.7° 33.1
Apr 32.6°C / 91°F 21.1° / 43.8° 22.4
May 34.3°C / 94°F 23.5° / 44.8° 47.3
Jun 32.3°C / 90°F 24.7° / 43.4° 190.5
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.7° 311.7
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 32.3° 384.7
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.8° 243.5
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 17.2° / 31° 59.5
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 12.1° / 28.9° 5.7
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 7.1° / 27.3° 18.0
Hīrākud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 551 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above India avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation551 ft (168 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density4,442/sq mi
Coordinates21.5250°N, 83.8728°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
64% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 12, 2021.

Jun 12, 2001 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India M4.8 78 km
Mar 27, 1995 22 km NW of Deogarh, India M4.6 73 km
Jun 12, 2021 17 km WNW of T?lcher, India M3.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Fani (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 4 249 km
2018 Titli Category 2 203 km
2013 Phailin Category 4 141 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 239 km
1999 Unnamed Category 3 126 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in
May 94°F (34°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 8.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 17.9 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 17.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Hīrākud has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 69°F in December to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Hīrākud

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Badal - MP3
Radio Dhoom (US) music AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Hīrākud

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Veer Surendra Sai Museum, Sambalpur

Libraries in Hīrākud

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. PMIASE Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hīrākud

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Golebazar Chowk
Goshala Market
Rajiv Gandhi Market Complex

Clinics in Hīrākud

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Databya Homeo

Dentists in Hīrākud

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thethi Dental Care

Bus Stations in Hīrākud

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hirakud Bus Stand

Banks in Hīrākud

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Andhra Bank
State Bank of India
UCO Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Hīrākud

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Hīrākud

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hirakud Airport-Small Airport
Jharsuguda AirportJRGSmall Airport
Raigarh Airport (JSPL)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Hīrākud

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hirakud Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hīrākud

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurudwara

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Waterfalls
1
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Waterfalls Near Hīrākud

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Hīrākud.

Name Description
Bhanwargarh Falls

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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What is the population of Hīrākud?

Hīrākud has a population of 30,207 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,442 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hīrākud?

Hīrākud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches.

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