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Jharsuguda, India

Odisha · India

Jharsuguda is a mid-size city in Odisha, India with a population of 97,730. Elevation: 732 ft (223 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
97,730 Population 3,592/sq mi density
732 ft Elevation 223 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
58.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$9,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population97,730
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density3,592/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty24.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,000
Rent$28
Housing Units39,092
Rent Burden29.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain58.9 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Population97,730
Population Density3,592 / sq mi
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates21.8553°, 84.0070°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceOdisha
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation58.9 inches (1,497 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age27.0 years

About Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda is a mid-size city in India (Odisha) with a population of 97,730. The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet (223 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jharsuguda has a population of 97,730 with a density of 3,592 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

97,730
Total Population
3,592
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below India avg
27.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jharsuguda vs India Average

The median household income in Jharsuguda is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 14 business establishments.

Income: Jharsuguda vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above India avg
Poverty Rate24.5%
98% above India avg
Establishments (County)14

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare13
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jharsuguda is $9,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 39,092 total housing units in the city. 29.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,000
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden29.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units39,092

Property Tax

Climate in Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1349 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 6° / 27° 14.0
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 8.3° / 32.4° 21.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 14.7° / 38.6° 36.0
Apr 32°C / 90°F 20.6° / 42.9° 21.5
May 33.8°C / 93°F 23.4° / 44° 50.0
Jun 32.1°C / 90°F 24.6° / 42.8° 196.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 33.8° 295.5
Aug 27°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.1° 385.2
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.7° / 31.8° 241.2
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 17° / 30.7° 64.1
Nov 21°C / 70°F 12.1° / 28.5° 5.7
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 6.9° / 26.4° 17.5
Jharsuguda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 732 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²)
Population Density3,592/sq mi
Coordinates21.8553°N, 84.0070°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.97"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 41 km
Jun 21, 1995 33 km S of Kiri Buru, India M4.7 137 km
Mar 27, 1995 22 km NW of Deogarh, India M4.6 61 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 143 km
Jun 12, 2021 17 km WNW of T?lcher, India M3.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 4 252 km
2018 Titli Category 1 241 km
2013 Phailin Category 3 170 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 248 km
1999 Unnamed Category 2 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.6 in
May 94°F (35°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 9.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 16.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 17.0 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Jharsuguda has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in December to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.0") and November the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Jharsuguda

Institution Type Founded Website
Government College Ground College — —
Government College Playground College — —

Schools in Jharsuguda

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
GOVT HIGH SCHOOL — — — —
Jharsuguda Govt. Engineering School — — — —
Mangaspur High School — — — —
Kurla Project U.P. School — — — —
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Hotels in Jharsuguda

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Orchard

Cinemas in Jharsuguda

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eylex Cinema

Clinics in Jharsuguda

15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aashvika Polyclinic and Ultrasound
Agarwal Nursing Home
Apollo Clinic
Bone and Joint Physiotherapy Clinic
Care World Muncipality Clinic
Dr. Zia Ul Haque Clinic
Eye Specialist
Global Diagnostics and Clinic
Health and Wellness Centre
Jyoti Homeo Clinic
K K Polyclinic and Patholab
Kare Physiotherapy Clinic
Labcare Patho Clinic
Life Physiotherapy Care
Maa Tarini Clinic

Dentists in Jharsuguda

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashirvad Dental Clinic
Balaji Dental Clinic
Devesh Modern Dental Clinic
Maa Samaleshwari Dental Clinic and Implant Centre
Sanjeevani Dental Smile Studio

Train Stations in Jharsuguda

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bagdihi
Brundamal
Dhutra
Jharsuguda Junction
Jharsuguda Road

Bus Stations in Jharsuguda

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Bus Stand (JSG)

Gas Stations in Jharsuguda

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #8972342340
IN #8972342357
Indian Oil

Banks in Jharsuguda

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HDFC bank

Shopping Malls in Jharsuguda

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reliance Smart Point

Stadiums & Teams in Jharsuguda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jharsuguda

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jharsuguda

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BTM, Jagannath mandir
Hanuman Temple
Trinath Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Jharsuguda

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 13
Banks 1
Parks 1
Places of Worship 3

🇮🇳 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 Jharsuguda

What is the population of Jharsuguda?

Jharsuguda has a population of 97,730 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,592 people per square mile, spread across 27.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jharsuguda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,000 (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 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jharsuguda?

Jharsuguda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.9 inches.

How is the job market in Jharsuguda?

The unemployment rate in Jharsuguda is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 14 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jharsuguda?

The median home value in Jharsuguda is $9,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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