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Jamshedpur, India

Jharkhand · India

Jamshedpur is a major city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 1,339,438. Elevation: 561 ft (171 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,339,438 Population 15,045/sq mi density
561 ft Elevation 171 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,200 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,200 median income, 5.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$8,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,339,438
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density15,045/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,200
Per Capita$1,050
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty29.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$8,000
Rent$28
Housing Units535,775
Rent Burden30.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Population1,339,438
Population Density15,045 / sq mi
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Coordinates22.8028°, 86.1855°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,200
Median Age23.5 years

About Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur is a major city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 1,339,438. The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet (171 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jamshedpur has a population of 1,339,438 with a density of 15,045 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,339,438
Total Population
15,045
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below India avg
89.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jamshedpur vs India Average

The median household income in Jamshedpur is $1,200, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,050 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $20, 99% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 63 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Income: Jamshedpur vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,200
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,050
Avg Weekly Wage$20

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above India avg
Poverty Rate29.0%
134% above India avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare19
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jamshedpur is $8,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 535,775 total housing units in the city. 30.8% 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$8,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.8%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units535,775

Property Tax

Climate in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1587 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 5.1° / 27.3° 12.8
Feb 19.9°C / 68°F 7.1° / 33.4° 21.8
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 13.6° / 39.2° 36.3
Apr 31.4°C / 88°F 19.4° / 43.5° 44.8
May 31.6°C / 89°F 22.1° / 43.5° 154.1
Jun 31.2°C / 88°F 24.5° / 41.7° 183.7
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 24.3° / 34.6° 277.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32.8° 362.8
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.6° / 32° 319.8
Oct 25°C / 77°F 16.7° / 31° 140.9
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 11.3° / 28.4° 10.5
Dec 16.9°C / 62°F 5.9° / 26.7° 22.5
Jamshedpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 561 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area89.0 sq mi (230.6 km²)
Population Density15,045/sq mi
Coordinates22.8028°N, 86.1855°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

Jun 21, 1995 33 km S of Kiri Buru, India M4.7 144 km
May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 86 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 88 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 39 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 63 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 118 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 53 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 107 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 2 241 km
2019 Fani Category 4 153 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 266 km
2009 Aila Category 1 247 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 246 km
1999 Unnamed Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 87°F (31°C) 8.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 11.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 11.8 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest

Jamshedpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 66°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Jamshedpur

Institution Type Founded Website
Carriage Railway Ground College
jamshedpur Women's College College
Mrs. K.M.P.M Inter College College
National Institute of Techonology Jamshedpur College
Sardar Patel College of Pharmacy College
Training College Ground College
Training College Ground-2 College

Schools in Jamshedpur

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jusco School Kadma
D.A.V Bistupur
Jusco School Kadma
auditorium
tarapore
Sacred Heart Convent School
Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute
St. Mary's English School
Narbheram Hansraj English School
Loyola School
DMBS English School
jh tarapore school
D.B.M.S. KADMA HIGH SCHOOL
Government School,Parsudih
KK Orchard Academy Playground
D.A.V Bistupur
D.B.M.S. KADMA HIGH SCHOOL
Kendra Vidyalaya Government School
auditorium
tarapore
DAV Public School
KERLA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Sacred Heart Convent School
Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute
St. Mary's English School
Narbheram Hansraj English School
Loyola School
Jamshedpur Public School
DMBS English School
jh tarapore school
Kendra Vidhyalaya
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Radio Stations near Jamshedpur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Jamshedpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Jehangir Gandhy Library0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0
Knowledge Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Jamshedpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amar Market
Baridih Market
Baridih Market
Baridih Market
Plaza Market
Plaza Market
Plaza Market

Hotels in Jamshedpur

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alcor Hotel
Ramada Hotel
The Boulevard

Restaurants in Jamshedpur

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aashirwaad
Bombay Brew Cafe
Campus Cafe
Dadoos
Dosa King
Madrasi hotel
Novelty Restaurant
Unplugged - Music Bristo & Kitchen
XLRI Dhaba

Cafes in Jamshedpur

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Regal
Pizzapuram

Monuments in Jamshedpur

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JN Tata Statue

Zoos in Jamshedpur

2 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tata Steel Zoological Park
Tata Zoological Park

Clinics in Jamshedpur

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brahmananda Narayana Clinic
Sai
Steel City Clinic And Research Centre

Gas Stations in Jamshedpur

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistupur Petrol Pump
Gopal Maidan Petrol Pump
IN #1273238624
IN #2895061401
Indian Oil Petroleum
Kadma Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
Ram Das Bhatta Petrol Pump

Banks in Jamshedpur

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allahabad Bank
Axis Bank, Sonari Branch
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of India
Canara Bank
Central Bank
ICICI ATM
ICICI Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Jamshedpur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yashkamal Appartments

Golf Courses in Jamshedpur

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beldih Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Jamshedpur

TeamLeagueDivision
JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium
Keenan Stadium
Sumant Moolgaokar Stadium

Airports Near Jamshedpur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sonari AirportIXWMedium Airport
Chakulia AirportSmall Airport
Noamundi AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Jamshedpur

6 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bistupur Post Office
Bistupur Post Office
Kadma Post Office
Kadma Post Office
Post office
tatanagar old post office

Treatment Centers in Jamshedpur

21 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Brahmananda Narayana Clinic
Brahmananda Narayana Clinic
Center Point Poly Clinic
Das Clinic
Life Line Clinic
Life Line Nursing Home, East Singhbhum
Life Line Nursing Home, East Singhbhum
Nu-Life Nursing Home
Nu-Life Nursing Home
Physician's Clinic
Piles Fistula Clinic
Purnima Netralaya
Purnima Netralaya
Saheli Nursing Home and Research Centre
Saheli Nursing Home and Research Centre
Sai
Sai
Shiva Nursing Home, West Singhbhum
Shiva Nursing Home, West Singhbhum
Steel City Clinic And Research Centre
Steel City Clinic And Research Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jamshedpur

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beldih Baptist Church
Beldih Baptist Church
Bistupur Gurudwara
Buddha Temple
Dhatkidih Masjid
Hanuman Mandir
Jamia Masjid
Kali Bari
Kali Mandir New RaniKudar
Mahavir Mandir
Parsi Temple
Rani Kudar Masjid
Sashtha Temple
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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Jamshedpur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 21
Hospitals 18
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 9
Cafes 3
Supermarkets 2
Banks 18
Hotels 12
Libraries 1
Parks 37
Police Stations 4
Places of Worship 21

Things to See Near Jamshedpur

5 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Dalma Pahar
  • • Ukām Pahār
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Dalma Hill Top
  • • SAI TEMPLE
🦁 Zoos (1)
  • • Tata Steel Zoological Park

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamshedpur

What is the population of Jamshedpur?

Jamshedpur has a population of 1,339,438 residents and is located in India. The population density is 15,045 people per square mile, spread across 89.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 23.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jamshedpur expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,200, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,000 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 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 Jamshedpur?

Jamshedpur 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 83°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

How is the job market in Jamshedpur?

The unemployment rate in Jamshedpur is 5.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $20. There are 63 business establishments in the area, including 9 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Jamshedpur?

The median home value in Jamshedpur is $8,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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