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Medinīpur, India

West Bengal · India

Medinīpur is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 153,349. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
153,349 Population 521/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
55.8 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

Population153,349
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density521/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 Units61,340
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population153,349
Population Density521 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates22.4211°, 87.3226°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Medinīpur

Medinīpur is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 153,349. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 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.

Medinīpur has a population of 153,349 with a density of 521 people per square mile, spread across 294.4 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

153,349
Total Population
521
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
294.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Medinīpur vs India Average

The median household income in Medinīpur 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 22 business establishments.

Income: Medinīpur 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

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above India avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare17
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Medinīpur 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 61,340 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 Units61,340

Property Tax

Climate in Medinīpur

Medinīpur 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 6.5° / 27.1° 14.5
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 8° / 32.2° 27.5
Mar 26°C / 79°F 14.8° / 38° 38.0
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 20.4° / 43.3° 46.0
May 31.4°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42° 171.8
Jun 30.7°C / 87°F 25.8° / 40.2° 173.5
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.6° 267.3
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.5° 344.0
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 24° / 32.7° 328.2
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 18.3° / 32.2° 156.8
Nov 21.7°C / 71°F 12.7° / 29.5° 17.1
Dec 17.7°C / 64°F 7° / 26.9° 26.4
Medinīpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area294.4 sq mi (762.5 km²)
Population Density521/sq mi
Coordinates22.4211°N, 87.3226°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 26, 2019 18 km W of B?nkura, India M4.7 98 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 83 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 92 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 134 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 115 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 146 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 136 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Dana (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Dana Category 1 292 km
2021 Yaas Category 1 241 km
2020 Amphan Category 3 117 km
2019 Fani Category 4 101 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 152 km
2009 Aila Category 1 129 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 250 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 244 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 212 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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

Medinīpur 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").

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Schools in Medinīpur

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nirmal Hriday Ashram
bhadutala vivekananda high school
Vidyasagar Vidyapth - Girls
Vidyadagar Vidyapith
Madrasa
Midnapore Collegiate School
Shree Shree Mohanonanda High School
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Museums in Medinīpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Najir Khana - Ruin
Nehru Museum of Science & Technology
Old Building IIT Kharagpur

Libraries in Medinīpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Medinīpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gate Bazaar
Gate Bazaar
Gole Bazaar
New Settlement Market
Tech Market
Tech Market

Hotels in Medinīpur

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Debloke
Hotel Orbit

Cafes in Medinīpur

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biharir Chaa Dokan
Biswajit Tea Stall

Theatres in Medinīpur

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hori Cinema

Clinics in Medinīpur

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ECHS Polyclinic
Spandan Diagnostic Centre

Train Stations in Medinīpur

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Godapiasal
Jangalmahal Bhadutala
Midnapore
Midnapore

Bus Stations in Medinīpur

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medinipore Central Bus Stand
Midnapore Central Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Medinīpur

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CalTax
IN #2184269492
IN #2274148530
IN #2274148545
IN #3405289054
IN #3405289057

Banks in Medinīpur

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Medinīpur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Medinīpur

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chakulia AirportSmall Airport
Kharagpur Airport / Kalaikunda Air Force StationSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Medinīpur

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Medinīpur

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baba Beleswar
Bat Tala Kali Mondir
BattataclChawk Kali Mondir
FAKRRE KUNA
Islamic Structure
Jora Masjid
Khanqa-e-Qaderiya
Maa Abhya Kali
Maa Kali
Puritan Charch
Ramkrishna Math and Mission Ashrama
Shiv
Shiv Kali Mondir
Shiv O Kali
Soni O Shitala

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Medinīpur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 17
Cafes 2
Banks 1
Hotels 2
Parks 7
Places of Worship 4

🇮🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Medinīpur

What is the population of Medinīpur?

Medinīpur has a population of 153,349 residents and is located in India. The population density is 521 people per square mile, spread across 294.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Medinīpur 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 Medinīpur?

Medinīpur 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 Medinīpur?

The unemployment rate in Medinīpur 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 22 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Medinīpur?

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

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