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Sainthia, India

West Bengal · India

Sainthia is a mid-size city in West Bengal, India with a population of 43,221. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
43,221 Population 6,994/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
54.0 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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People

Population43,221
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density6,994/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty18.5%

Housing

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Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units17,288
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population43,221
Population Density6,994 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates23.9483°, 87.6805°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Sainthia

Sainthia is a mid-size city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 43,221. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sainthia has a population of 43,221 with a density of 6,994 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

43,221
Total Population
6,994
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sainthia vs India Average

The median household income in Sainthia 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 778 business establishments.

Income: Sainthia 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)778

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sainthia 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 17,288 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 Units17,288

Property Tax

Climate in Sainthia

Sainthia has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1362 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 6.4° / 27.7° 9.4
Feb 20.3°C / 69°F 8.2° / 33.2° 20.2
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 14.1° / 39.2° 28.5
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 20° / 44.1° 31.2
May 31.9°C / 89°F 22.9° / 43.5° 142.6
Jun 31.6°C / 89°F 25.5° / 42.2° 187.4
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 25.1° / 35.4° 241.6
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 24.6° / 33.9° 270.1
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.1° 277.6
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 17.6° / 31.7° 134.0
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 12.3° / 29.2° 6.5
Dec 17.1°C / 63°F 6.7° / 26.6° 13.5
Sainthia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above India avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density6,994/sq mi
Coordinates23.9483°N, 87.6805°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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 M4.7 115 km
May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 118 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 111 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 114 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 109 km
Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 144 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 82 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 95 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 148 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 92 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 2 153 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 278 km
2019 Fani Category 1 273 km
2009 Aila Category 1 267 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.0 in
May 88°F (31°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 87°F (30°C) 8.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 15.0 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 12.4 in
September 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Sainthia has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 65°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and December the driest (0.1").

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Clinics in Sainthia

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South View Nursing Home

Train Stations in Sainthia

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gadadharpur
Kunuri
Mahishidahari
Sainthia Junction

Airports Near Sainthia

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kazi Nazrul Islam AirportRDPMedium Airport
Panagarh Air Force StationMedium Airport
Burnpur AirportSmall Airport
Durgapur Steel Plant AirportSmall Airport
Sido Kanhu AirportSmall Airport
Surichua Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sainthia

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
NANDIKESHWARI TEMPLE
NEHARIPATTY JAMA MASJID

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 Sainthia

What is the population of Sainthia?

Sainthia has a population of 43,221 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6,994 people per square mile, spread across 6.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sainthia 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 Sainthia?

Sainthia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

How is the job market in Sainthia?

The unemployment rate in Sainthia 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 778 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sainthia?

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

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