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Rourkela, India
Odisha · India
Rourkela is a large city in Odisha, India with a population of 273,317. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
CHousing
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| Population | 273,317 |
| Population Density | 7,865 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Coordinates | 22.2250°, 84.8641° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Odisha |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.1 inches (1,400 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $1,400 |
| Median Age | 27.0 years |
About Rourkela
Rourkela is a large city in India (Odisha) with a population of 273,317. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Rourkela vs India Average
Income: Rourkela vs India
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $1,400 |
| 98% below India avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $1,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $26 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.0% |
| 39% above India avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.5% |
| 98% above India avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 2 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 0 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $9,000 |
| 97% below India avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $28 |
| 98% below India avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Housing Units | 109,327 |
Property Tax
Climate in Rourkela
Rourkela has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (31.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1452 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above India avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 34.8 sq mi (90.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2250°N, 84.8641°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 15.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Rourkela has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 67°F in December to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Rourkela
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biju Patnaik University of Technology | University | - | , |
| Bondamunda college | College | - | , |
| Evening College rourkela | College | - | , |
| Government ITI, Rourkela | College | - | , |
| Hrushikesh Ray Mahavidyalay | College | - | , |
| IIPM - Indian Institute for Production Management | University | - | Visit → |
| Ispat College | College | - | , |
| Ispat Vidyamandir | College | - | , |
| Kalyani Rai Mahavidyalay | College | - | , |
| NIT Rourkela | University | - | , |
| NIT Rourkela main building | University | - | , |
| Purushottam Institute of Engineering and Technology | University | - | Visit → |
| RIMS,ROURKELA | College | - | , |
| Vedvyas Mahavidyalaya | College | - | , |
Schools in Rourkela
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Public School, KG Building | - | - | - | - |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Sai Valley World School | - | - | - | - |
| Swami Rama Krushna Memorial High School | - | - | - | - |
| Chhend Public School | - | - | - | - |
| NAC High School | - | - | - | - |
| Koel VidyaPith | - | - | - | - |
| Chinmaya Vidyalaya English Medium, Raurkela | - | - | - | - |
| Delhi Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Radha Swami English Medium School | - | - | - | - |
| ILS School, Sector-15 | - | - | - | - |
| Baji Rout Siksha Niketan | - | - | - | - |
| Radha Swami English Medium School | - | - | - | - |
| Govt Autonomous College | - | - | - | - |
| Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Koel VidyaPith | - | - | - | - |
| Baji Rout Siksha Niketan | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Rourkela
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Rourkela
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ispat Gopabandhu Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Rourkela
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-sector market | |||||
| Chhend Vegetable Market | |||||
| Jagat Janani market | |||||
| Sector-18 Market | |||||
| VSS Market Complex |
Hotels in Rourkela
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Rourkela
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Rourkela
15 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Rourkela
10 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Rourkela
5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rourkela
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Rourkela
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Rourkela
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rourkela
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium | ||
| Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium | ||
| Chhend Colony Mini Stadium | ||
| Ispat Stadium |
Airports Near Rourkela
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rourkela Airport | RRK | Medium Airport |
| Barbil Tonto Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kendujhar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Noamundi Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Rourkela
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bondamunda post office | |
| Bondamunda post office |
Treatment Centers in Rourkela
58 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Clinic | ||
| Apollo Clinic | ||
| Dr Panday Clinic | ||
| Dr Panday Clinic | ||
| Dr. Arun Chopdar Clinic | ||
| Dr. Arun Chopdar Clinic | ||
| Dr. Batra's Homeopthy Clinic | ||
| Dr. Batra's Homeopthy Clinic | ||
| Dr. D N Mohapatra Homeo Clinic | ||
| Dr. D N Mohapatra Homeo Clinic | ||
| Dr. Harideep Singh Clinic | ||
| Dr. Harideep Singh Clinic | ||
| Dr. J Nayak Eye Clinic | ||
| Dr. J Nayak Eye Clinic | ||
| Dr. K K Rao Clinic | ||
| Dr. K K Rao Clinic | ||
| Dr. N.C Patel Clinic | ||
| Dr. N.C Patel Clinic | ||
| Dr. Sangarm's Multi Speciality Ayurvedic Clinic | ||
| Dr. Sangarm's Multi Speciality Ayurvedic Clinic | ||
| Dr. Saroj Rath Residence and Clinic | ||
| Dr. Saroj Rath Residence and Clinic | ||
| ENT Clinic | ||
| ENT Clinic | ||
| Family Health Care Clinic | ||
| Family Health Care Clinic | ||
| Godhuli Clinic | ||
| Godhuli Clinic | ||
| Government Homeopathy Clinic | ||
| Government Homeopathy Clinic | ||
| Gupta Poly Clinic | ||
| Gupta Poly Clinic | ||
| Hair Transplant Clinic | ||
| Hair Transplant Clinic | ||
| Health Centre | ||
| Health Centre | ||
| Indira Homeo Clinic | ||
| Indira Homeo Clinic | ||
| Jeevan Rekha Nursing Home | ||
| Jeevan Rekha Nursing Home | ||
| Kerala Ayurveda Chikitsalaya | ||
| Kerala Ayurveda Chikitsalaya | ||
| Life Span Diabetic Care Hospital | ||
| Life Span Diabetic Care Hospital | ||
| Nayak Clinic and Acupuncture Centre | ||
| Nayak Clinic and Acupuncture Centre | ||
| Nilmy Ayurveda Chikitsalaya | ||
| Nilmy Ayurveda Chikitsalaya | ||
| Prashanti Nursing Home | ||
| Prashanti Nursing Home | ||
| Purna Arogyam Multi Speciality Clinics | ||
| Purna Arogyam Multi Speciality Clinics | ||
| Purnima Nursing Home | ||
| Purnima Nursing Home | ||
| Srijan Clinic | ||
| Srijan Clinic | ||
| Sudha Nursing Home | ||
| Sudha Nursing Home |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rourkela
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hanuman Vatika Complex | |
| Jaganath Temple | |
| JAGANNATH Temple | |
| jagannath temple | |
| Maa Vaishno Devi Temple | |
| sacred heart Cathedral Cgurch | |
| sacred heart Cathedral Cgurch | |
| sacred heart Cathedral Church | |
| sacred heart Cathedral Church |
Quick Facts
Around Rourkela
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Rourkela?
Rourkela has a population of 273,317 residents and is located in India. The population density is 7,865 people per square mile, spread across 34.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Rourkela expensive to live in?
The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,000 (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 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Rourkela?
Rourkela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.1 inches.
How is the job market in Rourkela?
The unemployment rate in Rourkela is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 34 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.
How much does housing cost in Rourkela?
The median home value in Rourkela is $9,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.