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Mahāsamund, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Mahāsamund is a mid-size city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 54,413. Elevation: 981 ft (299 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
54,413 Population 95/sq mi density
981 ft Elevation 299 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
53.4 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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People

Population54,413
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density95/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units21,765
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Population54,413
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Coordinates21.1074°, 82.0948°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Mahāsamund

Mahāsamund is a mid-size city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 54,413. The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mahāsamund has a population of 54,413 with a density of 95 people per square mile, spread across 571.8 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

54,413
Total Population
95
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
571.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mahāsamund vs India Average

The median household income in Mahāsamund 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 979 business establishments.

Income: Mahāsamund 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)979

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mahāsamund 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 21,765 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 Units21,765

Property Tax

Climate in Mahāsamund

Mahāsamund 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
Mahāsamund has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 981 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above India avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area571.8 sq mi (1,481.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates21.1074°N, 82.0948°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.89"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Titli Category 3 237 km
2014 Hudhud Category 1 234 km
2013 Phailin Category 3 262 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 283 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 95°F (35°C) 0.4 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 7.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 16.9 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Mahāsamund has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in December to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.9") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Mahāsamund

Institution Type Founded Website
Birendra Deepak College of Nursing, Jamgaon College
govt M.V.P.G college Mahasamund College
shyam balaji college College 2013
Surya Nursing Institute, Mahasamund College

Farmers Markets in Mahāsamund

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
SUBJI MARKET MAHASAMUND

Clinics in Mahāsamund

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aditya Nursing Home
Dr. Devesh Soni's Clinic
Jain Nursing Home, Mahasamund
Sahu Clinic

Dentists in Mahāsamund

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dave's Multispeciality Dental Care
Shree Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Mahāsamund

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arand
Belsonda
Mahasamund

Bus Stations in Mahāsamund

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bus stand mahasamund

Airports Near Mahāsamund

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swami Vivekananda AirportRPRMedium Airport
Bhilai AirportSmall Airport
Nawapara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahāsamund

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
sitla mandir mahasamund

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 Mahāsamund

What is the population of Mahāsamund?

Mahāsamund has a population of 54,413 residents and is located in India. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 571.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mahāsamund 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 Mahāsamund?

Mahāsamund has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

How is the job market in Mahāsamund?

Mahāsamund 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 979 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mahāsamund?

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

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