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Naksalbāri, India

West Bengal · India

Naksalbāri is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 57,283. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
57,283 Population 586/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
119.8 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

Population57,283
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density586/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 Units22,913
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain119.8 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population57,283
Population Density586 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates26.6827°, 88.2200°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation119.8 inches (3,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Naksalbāri

Naksalbāri is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 57,283. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Naksalbāri has a population of 57,283 with a density of 586 people per square mile, spread across 97.7 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

57,283
Total Population
586
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
97.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Naksalbāri vs India Average

The median household income in Naksalbāri 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 1,031 business establishments.

Income: Naksalbāri 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)1,031

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Naksalbāri 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 22,913 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 Units22,913

Property Tax

Climate in Naksalbāri

Naksalbāri has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2485 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.5°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25.9° 5.2
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 9.5° / 30° 19.0
Mar 24.1°C / 75°F 14.2° / 35.5° 71.7
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 18.3° / 39.2° 80.7
May 28.5°C / 83°F 21.2° / 38.6° 213.5
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.7° 490.7
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 24.4° / 32.6° 601.9
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 24° / 32.9° 433.2
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.1° 435.3
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.9° 128.4
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.3° 1.5
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 9.3° / 25.5° 4.0
Naksalbāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area97.7 sq mi (253.0 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates26.6827°N, 88.2200°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.8"
215% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 31.18"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Sep 6, 2024.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 117 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 128 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 80 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 91 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 70 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 26 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 123 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 135 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 52 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 90 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 88 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 80 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 96 km
Apr 26, 1996 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 133 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 119 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 136 km
Jan 1, 1995 57 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M4.9 136 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 136 km
May 20, 2007 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India M4.9 72 km
Sep 18, 2011 6 km E of Mangan, India M4.8 100 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 55 141 km
1934 BIHAR-NEPAL, GANGES RIVER Earthquake 10,600 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 23.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 31.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 23.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 19.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Naksalbāri has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 119.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (31.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Naksalbāri

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nand Prasad High School
Nand Prasad Girls High School
Vidya Sagar English School
Belgachi Primary School
Belgachi Hindi High School
Manjha Tea Estate Primary School
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Radio Stations near Naksalbāri

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Naksalbāri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Phago Niwas

Libraries in Naksalbāri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jnanada Sundari Rural Library0.0
Khoribari Club cum Library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0
Mayadevi Club O library0.0

Farmers Markets in Naksalbāri

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

Hotels in Naksalbāri

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holy Hotel

Restaurants in Naksalbāri

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ritika Fast Food

Train Stations in Naksalbāri

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adhikari
Batasi
Naksalbari

Bus Stations in Naksalbāri

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus to Siliguri (50 rupees)
Jeep stand for Darjeeling, Kalmipong and Sikkim
Panitanki bus stand

Gas Stations in Naksalbāri

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Joyguru Fuel Station

Stadiums & Teams in Naksalbāri

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Airports Near Naksalbāri

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Kishanganj AirportSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport
Thakurgaon AirportTKRSmall Airport

Post Offices in Naksalbāri

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Belgachi Post Office

Treatment Centers in Naksalbāri

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 Naksalbāri

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
kali kandir
kali maa mandir
kali mandir
kali Mandir
santoshi mandir
shiv mandir

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naksalbāri

What is the population of Naksalbāri?

Naksalbāri has a population of 57,283 residents and is located in India. The population density is 586 people per square mile, spread across 97.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Naksalbāri 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 Naksalbāri?

Naksalbāri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 119.8 inches.

How is the job market in Naksalbāri?

The unemployment rate in Naksalbāri 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 1,031 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Naksalbāri?

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

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