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Mirik, India

West Bengal · India

Mirik is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 10,109. Elevation: 5,387 ft (1,642 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,109 Population 184/sq mi density
5,387 ft Elevation 1,642 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
122.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
C+
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
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,109
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density184/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units4,044
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain122.6 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Population10,109
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Coordinates26.8882°, 88.1901°
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 Mirik

Mirik is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 10,109. The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet (1,642 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.

Mirik has a population of 10,109 with a density of 184 people per square mile, spread across 55.1 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,109
Total Population
184
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
55.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mirik vs India Average

The median household income in Mirik 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 182 business establishments.

Income: Mirik 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)182

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mirik 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 4,044 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 Units4,044

Property Tax

Climate in Mirik

Mirik 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
Mirik 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 5,387 feet, a high-altitude location.

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

Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Area55.1 sq mi (142.7 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates26.8882°N, 88.1901°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

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 22, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 94 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 149 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 120 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 58 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 81 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 49 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 142 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 14 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 116 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 101 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 29 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 120 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 68 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 70 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 110 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 136 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 73 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 98 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 142 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake - 10,600 143 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

Mirik 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 Mirik

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Potong high School - - - -
Mirik Higher Secondary School - - - -
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Museums in Mirik

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

Libraries in Mirik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mirik

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biswa Bangla Shilpi Haat
City center, Birtamode
Dargon Market
Hong Kong Market
Jorethang Market
Krishithok Haat Bazaar
Matigara Sabji Market
pokharel market

Hotels in Mirik

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boudi Hotel
Hotel Payal
Hotel Pradhan
MIRIK HOMESTAY

Restaurants in Mirik

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

214 Diner
Jagjeet
Lakeview Restaurant
Samden Restaurant

Cafes in Mirik

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tea By The Lake

Stadiums & Teams in Mirik

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mirik

4 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Mirik

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 Mirik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boker Monastery

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 Mirik

What is the population of Mirik?

Mirik has a population of 10,109 residents and is located in India. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 55.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mirik 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 Mirik?

Mirik 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 Mirik?

The unemployment rate in Mirik 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 182 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mirik?

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

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