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Raghunathpur, India

West Bengal · India

Raghunathpur is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 22,802. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,802 Population 212/sq mi density
577 ft Elevation 176 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.0 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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About Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur Assembly constituency is an assembly constituency in Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is reserved for scheduled castes.

People

Population22,802
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density212/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 Units9,121
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Population22,802
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Coordinates23.5388°, 86.6735°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,194 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 22,802. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet (176 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 47.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Raghunathpur has a population of 22,802 with a density of 212 people per square mile, spread across 107.6 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

22,802
Total Population
212
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
107.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raghunathpur vs India Average

The median household income in Raghunathpur 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 410 business establishments.

Income: Raghunathpur 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)410

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raghunathpur 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 9,121 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 Units9,121

Property Tax

Climate in Raghunathpur

Raghunathpur has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (16.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1452 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.3°C / 61°F 6° / 26.9° 11.4
Feb 20°C / 68°F 7.8° / 32.5° 20.8
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 13.9° / 38.4° 32.2
Apr 31.3°C / 88°F 20° / 43.4° 37.4
May 31.8°C / 89°F 22.7° / 43.6° 156.8
Jun 31.5°C / 89°F 25° / 42° 189.4
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 24.9° / 35.2° 249.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 33.6° 301.6
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 23.2° / 32.8° 285.1
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 17.2° / 31.6° 140.1
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 12.1° / 29° 8.9
Dec 17°C / 63°F 6.6° / 26.5° 19.2
Raghunathpur 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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area107.6 sq mi (278.6 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates23.5388°N, 86.6735°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.77"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

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 43 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 58 km
Jul 28, 2019 4 km NNW of Mush?bani, India M4.5 113 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 34 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 46 km
Mar 26, 2009 19 km SSE of Ch??b?sa, India M4.1 149 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 213 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 291 km
2019 Fani Category 1 217 km
2009 Aila Category 1 267 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 297 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 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.7 in
May 91°F (33°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 7.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Raghunathpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 66°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Raghunathpur

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ananda Marga Pracharaka Samgha kiirtan, mantra MP3

Farmers Markets in Raghunathpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Neamatpur Vegetable Market
Neamatpur Vegetable Market

Clinics in Raghunathpur

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maa Kalyani Nursiing Home

Train Stations in Raghunathpur

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bero
Garh Dhrubeswar
Ramkanali Junction
Rukni Junction
Sanka

Stadiums & Teams in Raghunathpur

TeamLeagueDivision
Prabhat Stadium

Airports Near Raghunathpur

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dhanbad AirportDBDMedium Airport
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Sonari AirportIXWMedium Airport
Bokaro AirportSmall Airport
Burnpur AirportSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport
Giridih AirportSmall Airport
Sido Kanhu AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Raghunathpur

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Agrawal Nursing Home
Col .(Dr.) Gupta Memorial Clinic and Nursing Home
Midway Nursing Home,Barakar
Popular Nursing Home, Dhanbad
Prasad Nursing Home, Dhanbad

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 Raghunathpur

What is the population of Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur has a population of 22,802 residents and is located in India. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 107.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Raghunathpur 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 Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur 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. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.

How is the job market in Raghunathpur?

The unemployment rate in Raghunathpur 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 410 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raghunathpur?

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

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