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Kharagpur, India
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Kharagpur is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 219,665. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CHousing
C+Climate
| Population | 219,665 |
| Population Density | 1,772 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.3397°, 87.3250° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | West Bengal |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,800 |
| Median Age | 28.5 years |
About Kharagpur
Kharagpur is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 219,665. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Kharagpur vs India Average
Income: Kharagpur vs India
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,800 |
| 98% below India avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $1,600 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $31 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above India avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above India avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 41 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 1 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
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 Burden | 28.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 87,866 |
Property Tax
Climate in Kharagpur
Kharagpur has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1611 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above India avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 123.9 sq mi (321.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3397°N, 87.3250°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Kharagpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 68°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Kharagpur
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Training Centre | College | — | — |
| Department of Architecture and Regional Planning | College | — | Visit → |
| Department of Architecture And Regional Planning Annex Building | College | — | — |
| Department of Cryogenic Engineering | College | — | — |
| Department of Electrical Engineering | College | — | — |
| Department of Humanities and Social Science | College | — | — |
| Department of Mathematics | College | — | — |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | University | — | Visit → |
| Kharagpur College | College | — | Visit → |
| Midnapore City College | College | — | Visit → |
| Midnapore ITI | College | — | — |
| Midnapore Medical College | College | — | Visit → |
| MMC Stu Hostel | College | — | — |
| Signal & Telecom Training Centre | College | — | — |
| Supervisors Training Centre | College | — | — |
| VTT College | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Kharagpur
31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra High School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Agnes School | — | — | — | — |
| Kharagpur Silver Jubilee High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 | — | — | — | — |
| S E Rly Mixed higher secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Shree Shree Mohanonanda High School | — | — | — | — |
| Midnapore Collegiate School | — | — | — | — |
| Madrasa | — | — | — | — |
| Vidyadagar Vidyapith | — | — | — | — |
| Vidyasagar Vidyapth - Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Railway Boys Multipurpose Higher Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Telugu Vidyapith | — | — | — | — |
| Atulmoni Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Andhra Upper Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Utkal Vidyapit | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart High School | — | — | — | — |
| Railway Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart High School | — | — | — | — |
| Nirmal Hriday Ashram | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Agnes School | — | — | — | — |
| Kharagpur Silver Jubilee High School | — | — | — | — |
| Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 | — | — | — | — |
| S E Rly Mixed higher secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| Railway Boys Multipurpose Higher Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Telugu Vidyapith | — | — | — | — |
| Atulmoni Girls High School | — | — | — | — |
| Utkal Vidyapit | — | — | — | — |
| Andhra High School | — | — | — | — |
| Railway Mixed School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kharagpur
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Kharagpur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najir Khana - Ruin | ||||
| Nehru Museum of Science & Technology | ||||
| Old Building IIT Kharagpur |
Libraries in Kharagpur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kharagpur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gate Bazaar | |||||
| Gate Bazaar | |||||
| Gole Bazaar | |||||
| New Settlement Market | |||||
| Tech Market | |||||
| Tech Market |
Restaurants in Kharagpur
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kharagpur
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Kharagpur
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kharagpur
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Kharagpur
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kharagpur
9 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kharagpur
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kharagpur
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kharagpur
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Kharagpur
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kharagpur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kharagpur
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chakulia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kharagpur Airport / Kalaikunda Air Force Station | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Kharagpur
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Indian Post Kharagpur Technology | |
| Kharagpur Post Ofice | |
| Kharagpur Post Ofice | |
| Nimpura Post Office | |
| Nimpura Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Kharagpur
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chakraborty Nursing Home | ||
| ECHS Polyclinic | ||
| Life Care Nursing Home, Medinipur West | ||
| Mercy Nursing Home | ||
| Sanjeevani Hill Nursing Home | ||
| Spandan Diagnostic Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kharagpur
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Battala Kali Temple | |
| Guru Peer baba | |
| Inda Stand Kali Mandir | |
| Jagannath Mandir | |
| Jama Masjid | |
| Kanaka Durga Temple | |
| Puritan Charch | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | |
| Sai Baba Mandir | |
| Shiv Mandir |
Quick Facts
Around Kharagpur
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Kharagpur?
Kharagpur has a population of 219,665 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,772 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Kharagpur 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 Kharagpur?
Kharagpur 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 84°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.
How is the job market in Kharagpur?
The unemployment rate in Kharagpur 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 41 business establishments in the area, including 11 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Kharagpur?
The median home value in Kharagpur is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.