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Kurseong, India

West Bengal · India

Kurseong is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 46,427. Elevation: 4,925 ft (1,501 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

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C+ Fair
46,427 Population 23,809/sq mi density
4,925 ft Elevation 1,501 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
122.6 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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Full City Profile

People

Population46,427
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density23,809/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 Units18,571
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain122.6 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Population46,427
Population Density23,809 / sq mi
Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Coordinates26.8825°, 88.2773°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation122.6 inches (3,114 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Kurseong

Kurseong is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 46,427. The city sits at an elevation of 4,925 feet (1,501 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kurseong has a population of 46,427 with a density of 23,809 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

46,427
Total Population
23,809
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kurseong vs India Average

The median household income in Kurseong 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 836 business establishments.

Income: Kurseong 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)836

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kurseong 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 18,571 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 Units18,571

Property Tax

Climate in Kurseong

Kurseong has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2416 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 4.3° / 20.1° 7.0
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 4.8° / 22° 23.1
Mar 17°C / 63°F 8.3° / 27.3° 75.1
Apr 20.3°C / 68°F 11.8° / 30.1° 98.7
May 21.4°C / 70°F 14.7° / 29.8° 196.7
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 17.8° / 28.6° 494.5
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 19.3° / 27.5° 590.6
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28° 415.2
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 17.3° / 27° 388.8
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 25.8° 118.3
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 22.7° 1.8
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 5.6° / 20.2° 6.5
Kurseong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 122.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,925 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above India avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density23,809/sq mi
Coordinates26.8825°N, 88.2773°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.6"
223% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 32.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 15, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 95 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 113 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 150 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 57 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 74 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 47 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 22 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 104 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 123 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 32 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 102 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 140 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 74 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 127 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 67 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 114 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 76 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 114 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 120 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 23.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 32.9 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 26.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 18.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

Kurseong has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 55°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 122.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Kurseong

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leelawati Primary School
Dow Hill School
GMS Grounds
GMS Grounds
GMS Grounds
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Museums in Kurseong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ava art gallery museum
Deshbandu Museum
Druk museum
Ghum railway museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Himalayan Tibet Museum
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Museum(Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary)
Natural history museum
Phago Niwas

Libraries in Kurseong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buddha Pāda Library0.0
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Jnanada Sundari Rural Library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kurseong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat
Dargon Market
Hong Kong Market
Jorethang Market
Matigara Sabji Market

Hotels in Kurseong

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cochrane Place
River View Homestay

Restaurants in Kurseong

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appa Hotel
ATITHI RESTURANT
Bageecha
Kaka Hotel
Sirubari Hotel

Train Stations in Kurseong

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chunbhati
Gayabari
Kurseong
Mahanadi
Rangtong
Tindharia
Tung

Gas Stations in Kurseong

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Banks in Kurseong

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Kurseong

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Airports Near Kurseong

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kurseong

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arogya Niketan Nursing Home And Maternity Home
Basu's Clinic
Chetna Nursing Home
Dental Clinic
Doctor pine clinic
Doctors clinic
Mahabir Doctor's Hub
Medica North Bengal Clinic
Medineuro
N.B. Ayurvedic Polyclinic
Paincure
Sunrise Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurseong

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist church
St. Paul the Apostle Church
Temple

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurseong

What is the population of Kurseong?

Kurseong has a population of 46,427 residents and is located in India. The population density is 23,809 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kurseong 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 Kurseong?

Kurseong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 122.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kurseong?

The unemployment rate in Kurseong 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 836 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kurseong?

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

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