Kānker, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Kānker is a mid-size city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 37,442. Elevation: 1,316 ft (401 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

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

37,442 Population 162/sq mi density
1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population37,442
Density162/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Population37,442
Population Density162 / sq mi
Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Coordinates20.2719°, 81.4918°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,333 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kānker

Kānker is a mid-size city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 37,442. The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet (401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Kānker

Kānker has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (33.3°C), the coldest is Dec (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1574 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 7° / 28.3° 12.5
Feb 21.4°C / 70°F 9° / 33.5° 14.7
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 15.5° / 39.3° 24.0
Apr 32°C / 90°F 21.2° / 42.4° 25.6
May 33.3°C / 92°F 22.9° / 43.2° 67.0
Jun 30.8°C / 87°F 23.2° / 42.2° 194.1
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.8° 432.8
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 22.1° / 30.8° 396.9
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 21.8° / 30.7° 324.6
Oct 23.9°C / 75°F 15.6° / 29.9° 50.9
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 11.1° / 28.2° 9.9
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 6.8° / 26.2° 21.6
Kānker has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,316 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area230.7 sq mi (597.5 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates20.2719°N, 81.4918°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Titli (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Titli Category 2 249 km
2014 Hudhud Category 4 155 km
1998 Unnamed Category 2 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.0 in
May 93°F (34°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 7.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Kānker has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 67°F in December to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Kānker

Institution Type Founded Website
Govt. Gaind Singh College - ,

Schools in Kānker

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
narhardev school govt. - - - -
govt. school bardebhata - - - -
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Restaurants in Kānker

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Makri Hotel

Clinics in Kānker

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vinayak Dant Chikitsalay

Dentists in Kānker

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shrivatava Dental Care

Gas Stations in Kānker

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agni Bricks
IN #13243374686

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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What is the population of Kānker?

Kānker has a population of 37,442 residents and is located in India. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 230.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kānker?

Kānker has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.

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