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Kurud, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Kurud is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 13,783. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,783 Population 46/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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About Kurud

Kurud is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dhamtari District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Kurud Pin Code is 493663.

People

Population13,783
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density46/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units5,513
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population13,783
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates20.8307°, 81.7221°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Kurud

Kurud is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 13,783. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kurud has a population of 13,783 with a density of 46 people per square mile, spread across 301.4 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,783
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
301.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kurud vs India Average

The median household income in Kurud 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 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 248 business establishments.

Income: Kurud 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

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)248

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kurud is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,513 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,513

Property Tax

Climate in Kurud

Kurud has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (34.1°C), the coldest is Jan (17.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1527 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.5°C / 64°F 5.8° / 28.1° 11.5
Feb 21°C / 70°F 7.6° / 33.7° 20.3
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 14.5° / 39.9° 26.8
Apr 32.3°C / 90°F 20.6° / 43.5° 22.1
May 34.1°C / 93°F 23.2° / 44.4° 59.8
Jun 31.9°C / 89°F 23.9° / 43.4° 186.6
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.1° / 33.6° 408.5
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.8° 407.4
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 22.4° / 31.2° 305.7
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15.6° / 30.5° 50.0
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 11° / 28.4° 7.6
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 5.9° / 26.4° 21.0
Kurud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above India avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area301.4 sq mi (780.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates20.8307°N, 81.7221°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Titli Category 3 251 km
2014 Hudhud Category 2 207 km
2013 Phailin Category 2 293 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
April 89°F (31°C) 0.4 in
May 94°F (34°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 6.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Kurud has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in December to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Train Stations in Kurud

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kurud
Sarsonpuri

Airports Near Kurud

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swami Vivekananda AirportRPRMedium Airport
Bhilai Airport-Small Airport

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 Kurud

What is the population of Kurud?

Kurud has a population of 13,783 residents and is located in India. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 301.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kurud expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (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 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kurud?

Kurud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches.

How is the job market in Kurud?

Kurud has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 248 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kurud?

The median home value in Kurud is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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