Rāiganj, India

West Bengal · India

Rāiganj is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 183,612. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

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

183,612 Population 13,022/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
60.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population183,612
Density13,022/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain60.5 in/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population183,612
Population Density13,022 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates25.6128°, 88.1245°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation60.5 inches (1,536 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rāiganj

Rāiganj is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 183,612. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Rāiganj

Rāiganj has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.1°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 6.4° / 26.2° 5.6
Feb 19.5°C / 67°F 7.6° / 32.2° 16.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 13.2° / 38.1° 37.1
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 19.3° / 42.5° 53.2
May 31.1°C / 88°F 22.5° / 41.7° 205.4
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 25.5° / 38.7° 301.0
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 34.6° 377.9
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 24.9° / 34.2° 312.0
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 24° / 33.5° 362.0
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 18.1° / 32.1° 133.2
Nov 21°C / 70°F 12.2° / 28.9° 0.7
Dec 16.7°C / 62°F 6.6° / 25.9° 3.9
Rāiganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area14.1 sq mi (36.5 km²)
Population Density13,022/sq mi
Coordinates25.6128°N, 88.1245°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.5"
59% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.82"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 12, 2023.

Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 139 km
Feb 15, 1993 6 km W of Kasba, India M5.0 70 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 63 km
Aug 7, 1991 13 km S of B?lurgh?t, India M5.0 88 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 114 km
Feb 12, 1998 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal M4.6 101 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 85 km
Sep 27, 2001 31 km E of Dhar?n, Nepal M4.3 144 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 141 km
Aug 28, 2015 20 km SW of Chilm?ri, Bangladesh M4.2 141 km
Feb 19, 2013 27 km N of Joypur H?t, Bangladesh M4.1 96 km
Apr 12, 2023 Nepal-India border region M4.0 86 km
Apr 6, 2021 15 km E of Odl?b?ri, India M3.9 149 km
Jan 16, 1994 India-Bangladesh border region M3.9 133 km
May 27, 2005 18 km SSW of Forbesganj, India M3.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.2 in
June 85°F (29°C) 11.9 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 13.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest

Rāiganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and December the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Rāiganj

Institution Type Founded Website
Kaliyaganj Sarala Sundari School University - ,
Kaliyaganj Technical College College - ,
Tarangapur Nanda Kumar High School University - ,
Tarangapur Teachers Training College(D.EL.ED) University - ,

Schools in Rāiganj

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Raiganj Coronation High School - - - -
Raiganj Coronation High School - - - -
Raiganj Girls' High School - - - -
Morning girls - - - -
Debinagar Gayalal Ramhari Uchcha Vidhyalay - - - -
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Museums in Rāiganj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Uttar Dinajpur District Museum

Libraries in Rāiganj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Government District Library Uttar Dinajpur0.0

Farmers Markets in Rāiganj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dhankail Haat
Mahendraganj Bazar
SA Khaleque Market এসএ খালেক বাজার
Somobai Super Market
Tarangapur Haat

Hotels in Rāiganj

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mamta's hotel
Raiganj Tourist Lodge
Surja Laxmi hotel

Clinics in Rāiganj

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Ayurvedic Dispensary, Shurun
Sudha Nursing Home
Upasam Nursing Home(P) Ltd.

Train Stations in Rāiganj

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamangram
Jhitkia
Kachna
Raiganj

Bus Stations in Rāiganj

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Public Bus Station

Stadiums & Teams in Rāiganj

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rāiganj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balurghat AirportRGHSmall Airport
Kishanganj Airport-Small Airport
Malda AirportLDASmall Airport
Purnea Airport-Small Airport
Thakurgaon AirportTKRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rāiganj

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Adi Durga Temple
Adi Kali bari
Hori Basor Asrom
Kali Mandir
kali mondire
kali mondire
manasha Mandir
Nakhoda Jame Masjid
radha krishna temple
shani mondir
shiv bari
Shiva Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Rāiganj

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 2
Hotels 3
Parks 32

🇮🇳 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 Rāiganj?

Rāiganj has a population of 183,612 residents and is located in India. The population density is 13,022 people per square mile, spread across 14.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rāiganj?

Rāiganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 60.5 inches.

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