Puruliya, India

West Bengal · India

Puruliya is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 121,067. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

121,067 Population 2,237/sq mi density
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population121,067
Density2,237/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Population121,067
Population Density2,237 / sq mi
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates23.3306°, 86.3630°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,292 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puruliya

Puruliya is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 121,067. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Puruliya

Puruliya has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.7°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1516 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 5.1° / 26.4° 11.4
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 7° / 32.3° 19.1
Mar 25.1°C / 77°F 13.2° / 38.2° 32.0
Apr 30.8°C / 87°F 19.1° / 43° 37.1
May 31.7°C / 89°F 22.1° / 43.8° 135.3
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 24.5° / 41.9° 184.3
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 24.3° / 35° 262.7
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.9° 341.4
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.5° / 32.1° 325.8
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 16.5° / 30.9° 139.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 11.4° / 28.3° 9.2
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 5.7° / 26° 18.3
Puruliya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²)
Population Density2,237/sq mi
Coordinates23.3306°N, 86.3630°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 56 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 68 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 88 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 9 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 77 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 114 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 236 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 293 km
2019 Fani Category 2 200 km
2009 Aila Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in
May 91°F (33°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 8.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 12.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Puruliya has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 66°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Puruliya

Institution Type Founded Website
Sidho Kanho Birsha University-Campus-II University - ,
Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University University - Visit →

Schools in Puruliya

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manbhum Victoria Institution - - - -
St. Peter's School - - - -
Chittaranja High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puruliya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha kiirtan, mantra MP3

Museums in Puruliya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
District Science Center, Purulia

Libraries in Puruliya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Puruliya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Purulia Haat Tala Baazar

Hotels in Puruliya

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Manbhum Lodge
Panchamukhi Green Palace

Restaurants in Puruliya

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bengal Hotel & Restaurant

Clinics in Puruliya

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rameshwarlall Singhania Seva Pratisthan
Sanjeevani Nursing Home, Purulia

Train Stations in Puruliya

7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chas Road
Chharra
Gourinathdham
Kantadih railway station
Kustaur
Purulia Junction
Tamna railway station

Bus Stations in Puruliya

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #535528781
Purulia Town Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Puruliya

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #10299889097
IN #3822331812
IN #3822334187
IN #3822334203
IN #3822492415
IN #3822502177
IN #3826313982
petrol pump
Petrol Pump (Tata Route)

Stadiums & Teams in Puruliya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puruliya

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Sonari AirportIXWMedium Airport
Bokaro Airport-Small Airport
Burnpur Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puruliya

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ascension Church
G.E.L Church
GEL Church Purulia
purulia church
Surya Mandir
Temple of Lord Hanuman
Temple of Maa Jagadhatri

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Puruliya

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 6
Restaurants 1
Museums 1
Hotels 4
Libraries 2
Parks 16
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇮🇳 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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What is the population of Puruliya?

Puruliya has a population of 121,067 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,237 people per square mile, spread across 54.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puruliya?

Puruliya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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