Rāhud, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Rāhud is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 6,160. Elevation: 833 ft (254 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

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

6,160 Population 29/sq mi density
833 ft Elevation 254 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population6,160
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Population6,160
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Coordinates21.8126°, 82.5063°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,264 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rāhud

Rāhud is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 6,160. The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet (254 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rāhud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 833 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above India avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area212.1 sq mi (549.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates21.8126°N, 82.5063°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.28"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 10, 2000.

Oct 10, 2000 26 km SE of Baikunthpur, India M4.5 143 km
Feb 12, 1996 36 km NE of Korba, India M4.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Titli (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Titli Category 1 271 km
2013 Phailin Category 3 260 km
1999 Unnamed Category 2 263 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
February 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.2 in
May 96°F (36°C) 0.4 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Rāhud has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 69°F in December to 96°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.3") and November the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Rāhud

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
All India Radio AIR Bilaspur - AAC 95 kbps

Airports Near Rāhud

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bilaspur AirportPABMedium Airport
Korba Airport-Small Airport

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Meteorites
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Meteorites Near Rāhud

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Rāhud.

Name Year Description
Donga Kohrod 1899

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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What is the population of Rāhud?

Rāhud has a population of 6,160 residents and is located in India. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 212.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rāhud?

Rāhud has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches.

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