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
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People
Climate
| Population | 121,067 |
| Population Density | 2,237 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.3306°, 86.3630° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | West Bengal |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.9 inches (1,292 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above India avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3306°N, 86.3630°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Puruliya
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha | kiirtan, mantra | MP3 |
Museums in Puruliya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Science Center, Purulia |
Libraries in Puruliya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puruliya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purulia Haat Tala Baazar |
Hotels in Puruliya
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puruliya
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puruliya
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Puruliya
7 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puruliya
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puruliya
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puruliya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puruliya
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanbad Airport | DBD | Medium Airport |
| Sonari Airport | IXW | Medium Airport |
| Bokaro Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Burnpur Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puruliya
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ascension Church | |
| G.E.L Church | |
| GEL Church Purulia | |
| purulia church | |
| Surya Mandir | |
| Temple of Lord Hanuman | |
| Temple of Maa Jagadhatri |
Quick Facts
Around Puruliya
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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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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