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Jaynagar Majilpur, India

West Bengal · India

Jaynagar Majilpur is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 25,922. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
25,922 Population 11,470/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
68.5 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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About Jaynagar Majilpur

Jaynagar Majilpur

Jaynagar Majilpur is a city and a municipality of South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is situated in the southern suburbs of Kolkata. As an urban setup in the vicinity of Kolkata, the city is within the area of Greater Kolkata. It is a part of the area covered by Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA). The city is famous for its confectionery called Jaynagarer Moa.

People

Population25,922
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density11,470/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units10,369
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain68.5 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population25,922
Population Density11,470 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates22.1752°, 88.4201°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation68.5 inches (1,741 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Jaynagar Majilpur

Jaynagar Majilpur is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 25,922. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jaynagar Majilpur has a population of 25,922 with a density of 11,470 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

25,922
Total Population
11,470
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jaynagar Majilpur vs India Average

The median household income in Jaynagar Majilpur 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 467 business establishments.

Income: Jaynagar Majilpur 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)467

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jaynagar Majilpur 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 10,369 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 Units10,369

Property Tax

Climate in Jaynagar Majilpur

Jaynagar Majilpur has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.7°C), the coldest is Jan (18.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2090 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.7°C / 66°F 9.9° / 27.4° 16.6
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 11.4° / 32.5° 38.8
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 18.5° / 36.5° 37.6
Apr 30.7°C / 87°F 23.9° / 39.4° 49.0
May 30.5°C / 87°F 25.5° / 38.3° 235.7
Jun 30°C / 86°F 27.1° / 35.6° 245.4
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 26.8° / 32.9° 323.6
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 26.3° / 32.5° 443.7
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 26° / 31.9° 402.0
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 21.2° / 31.8° 216.7
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 15.8° / 29.7° 52.4
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 10.5° / 27.4° 29.0
Jaynagar Majilpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density11,470/sq mi
Coordinates22.1752°N, 88.4201°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.12"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Apr 8, 2015.

Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 130 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 131 km
Apr 8, 2015 60 km SSW of Sarankhola, Bangladesh M4.6 121 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 126 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 87 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 98 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 23 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 281 km
2023 Hamoon Category 2 271 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 218 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 9 km
2019 Fani Category 4 169 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 67 km
2009 Aila Category 1 68 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 138 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 300 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 166 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 237 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 286 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 73 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.8 in
May 87°F (30°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 10.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 15.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 14.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 11.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Jaynagar Majilpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 67°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Jaynagar Majilpur

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jaynagar Institution — — — —
Jaynagar Government Model School — — — —
Futigoda High School — — — —
Jaynagar P. C. Paul Institution — — — —
Jaynagar Institution for Girls — — — —
Jaynagar Chamatkarini Balika Vidyalaya — — — —
Majilpur J. M. Training School — — — —
Majilpur Shyamsundar Balika Vidyalaya — — — —
Majilpur Atul Krishna Vinodini Bhattacharya Vidyapith — — — —
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Radio Stations near Jaynagar Majilpur

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MY RADIO DJ — MP3
AIR Akashvani Maitree Kolkata — UNKNOWN
OakyLP — AAC

Museums in Jaynagar Majilpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
PATNA

Libraries in Jaynagar Majilpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jaynagar Town Library0.0
Poritosh Public Library0.0
Ram Ram Pur Gronthagar0.0

Farmers Markets in Jaynagar Majilpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dutta Complex
Dutta Market
Popped-Rice Market (Muri Thek)
Rajpur Bazar

Restaurants in Jaynagar Majilpur

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appayan Restaurant
Dolphin Restaurant
Lal Hotel
Maa Kali Mistanna Bhandar (Khokaner Moya)
Panchanan Restaurant
Ramkrishna Mistanna Bhandar
Sri Krishna Mistanna Bhandar

Cinemas in Jaynagar Majilpur

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bani Cinema Hall

Theatres in Jaynagar Majilpur

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rup O Arup (Basanti Natya Mandir)

Clinics in Jaynagar Majilpur

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apollo Diagnostics
Asheem Seva Niketan
Biswas Homeo Seva Sadan
Greenland Nursing Home
Jaynagar Blood Collection Centre and Doctor's Clinic

Dentists in Jaynagar Majilpur

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

32-Pearls Dental Clinic
Dental Point (Multispeciality Dental Clinic)

Train Stations in Jaynagar Majilpur

10 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baharu
Dakshin Barasat‎
Hogla
Jaynagar Majilpur
Lakshmikantapur
Madhabpur
Magra Hat
Mathurapur Road
Sangrampur
Uttar Radhanagar

Gas Stations in Jaynagar Majilpur

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
Indian Oil Petrol Pump
Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Banks in Jaynagar Majilpur

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bandhan Bank
Bank of India
ICICI Bank
Jana Small Finance Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
The Jaynagar Majilpur People's Co-Operative Bank Limited

Shopping Malls in Jaynagar Majilpur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JD Bazaar

Gyms in Jaynagar Majilpur

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shree Byayamagar (Multi Gym)

Airports Near Jaynagar Majilpur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Barrackpore Air Force Station—Small Airport
Behala Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Jaynagar Majilpur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jaynagar Majilpur Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jaynagar Majilpur

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bibi Maa Mandir
Raksha Kali Thaan
Shri Shri Dhanwantari Kali Mandir
Shri Shri Jaychandi Mata Mandir
Shri Shri Madanmohan Jiu Mandir
Shri Shri Radhaballav Jiu Mandir
Shri Shri Shyamsundar Jiu Mandir
Thana More Kali Mandir

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaynagar Majilpur

What is the population of Jaynagar Majilpur?

Jaynagar Majilpur has a population of 25,922 residents and is located in India. The population density is 11,470 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jaynagar Majilpur 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 Jaynagar Majilpur?

Jaynagar Majilpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.

How is the job market in Jaynagar Majilpur?

The unemployment rate in Jaynagar Majilpur 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 467 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jaynagar Majilpur?

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

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