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Raighar, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Raighar is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 5,936. Elevation: 2,165 ft (660 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,936 Population 22/sq mi density
2,165 ft Elevation 660 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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People

Population5,936
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units2,374
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Population5,936
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Coordinates19.8878°, 82.0718°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,335 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Raighar

Raighar is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 5,936. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Raighar has a population of 5,936 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 264.5 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,936
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
264.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Raighar vs India Average

The median household income in Raighar is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 107 business establishments.

Income: Raighar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)107

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Raighar is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,374 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,374

Property Tax

Raighar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area264.5 sq mi (685.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.8878°N, 82.0718°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Titli Category 3 182 km
2014 Hudhud Category 4 99 km
2013 Phailin Category 3 260 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 286 km
1998 Unnamed Category 2 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in
May 89°F (32°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 13.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Raighar has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 65°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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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 Raighar

What is the population of Raighar?

Raighar has a population of 5,936 residents and is located in India. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 264.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Raighar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Raighar?

Raighar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

How is the job market in Raighar?

Raighar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 107 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Raighar?

The median home value in Raighar is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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