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Sambalpur, India

Odisha · India

Sambalpur is a large city in Odisha, India with a population of 189,366. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
189,366 Population 9,666/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$9,000 home value, $28/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population189,366
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density9,666/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty24.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,000
Rent$28
Housing Units75,746
Rent Burden29.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population189,366
Population Density9,666 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates21.4653°, 83.9757°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceOdisha
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age27.0 years

About Sambalpur

Sambalpur is a large city in India (Odisha) with a population of 189,366. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sambalpur has a population of 189,366 with a density of 9,666 people per square mile, spread across 19.6 square miles. The median age is 27.0 years, 31% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

189,366
Total Population
9,666
People / sq mi
27.0yrs
Median Age
31% below India avg
19.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sambalpur vs India Average

The median household income in Sambalpur 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 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 35 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Sambalpur 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

Unemployment5.0%
39% above India avg
Poverty Rate24.5%
98% above India avg
Establishments (County)35

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare19
Retail4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sambalpur is $9,000, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 75,746 total housing units in the city. 29.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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 Burden29.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units75,746

Property Tax

Climate in Sambalpur

Sambalpur has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (34.3°C), the coldest is Jan (18.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1350 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.1°C / 65°F 6° / 28.3° 12.7
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 8.3° / 34° 21.3
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 15° / 39.7° 33.1
Apr 32.6°C / 91°F 21.1° / 43.8° 22.4
May 34.3°C / 94°F 23.5° / 44.8° 47.3
Jun 32.3°C / 90°F 24.7° / 43.4° 190.5
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.7° 311.7
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 32.3° 384.7
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 31.8° 243.5
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 17.2° / 31° 59.5
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 12.1° / 28.9° 5.7
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 7.1° / 27.3° 18.0
Sambalpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above India avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area19.6 sq mi (50.7 km²)
Population Density9,666/sq mi
Coordinates21.4653°N, 83.9757°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.23"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 12, 2021.

Jun 12, 2001 14 km NW of Sundargarh, India M4.8 84 km
Jun 21, 1995 33 km S of Kiri Buru, India M4.7 144 km
Mar 27, 1995 22 km NW of Deogarh, India M4.6 65 km
Jun 12, 2021 17 km WNW of T?lcher, India M3.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Fani (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 4 236 km
2018 Titli Category 3 197 km
2013 Phailin Category 4 130 km
1999 Unnamed Category 5 227 km
1999 Unnamed Category 4 113 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in
May 94°F (35°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 8.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 18.2 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 17.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Sambalpur has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in December to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Sambalpur

Institution Type Founded Website
Gangadhar Meher College College
Indian Institute of Management, Sambalpur University Visit →
Sambalpur University University
SUIIT University
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology University Visit →
Women's Jr College Play Ground College

Schools in Sambalpur

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gausia English medium School
C.S.B Zilla School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sambalpur
St. Joseph's Convent Higher Secondary School, Sambalpur
St. Joseph's Kindergarten School
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Radio Stations near Sambalpur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sambalpur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Veer Surendra Sai Museum, Sambalpur

Libraries in Sambalpur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. PMIASE Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sambalpur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Golebazar Chowk
Goshala Market
Rajiv Gandhi Market Complex

Hotels in Sambalpur

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harjit Residency
Hotel Sujata
Hotel Unique
Khendelwal hotel
The Welcome Resorts

Restaurants in Sambalpur

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roundabout restaurant
Royal Food Junction

Cafes in Sambalpur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malini cafe

Theatres in Sambalpur

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laxmi Talkies

Zoos in Sambalpur

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deer Park

Clinics in Sambalpur

27 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashirwad Nursing Home
Astha Nursing Home
Bhagiratha Panda Clinic
Care N Cure Physiotherapy Clinic
City Poly Clinic
Dr. Batra's Homeopthy Clinic
Dr. Dani Eye Clinic
ECHS Polyclinic
Eye Care Optical
Janani Maternity Nursing Home
Kalupada Seka Clinic
Kanchan Roy's Clinic
Life care hospital
LSD Clinic
Maa Samalei Patho Clinic
Nagmata Clinic
Panda Patho Clinic
Patho Clinic
Pratima Clinic
Sai Krupa Homeo Clinic
Sambalpur Physiotherapy Clinic
Seva Nursing Home, Sambalpur
Shree Nursing Home
Shree Patho Clinic
Souri Advanced ENT Care
Sparsh Nursing Home
Sumitra Nursing Home, Sambalpur

Dentists in Sambalpur

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Art
Dental Concepts - Dental Clinic
Dr. Choubarga Naik Dental Clinic
Dr. Pramanik's Dental Clinic
Samaleshwari Dental Clinic
Smile Miles Dental Clinic
Sree Sai Dental Clinic
Thethi Dental Care

Train Stations in Sambalpur

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sambalpur City
Sambalpur Junction
Sambalpur Road
Sarla Junction

Bus Stations in Sambalpur

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ainthapali Bus Terminal
Sambalpur bus station

Gas Stations in Sambalpur

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Behera Petrol Pump
Bharat Petroleum
Budharaja Petrol Pump
HP
IN #3374709817

Banks in Sambalpur

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HDFC Bank Limited
ICICI Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
UCO Bank
UCO Bank Zonal Office

Shopping Malls in Sambalpur

9 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bishnu Shopping Complex
Jagannath Complex
Kalyan Plaza
Kesab Complex
Mid Town Complex
Mid Town Complex
R K Complex
Reveals Mart - Super Market
Yamuna Complex

Gyms in Sambalpur

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biswa Fitness
Zenergy Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Sambalpur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sambalpur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hirakud AirportSmall Airport
Jharsuguda AirportJRGSmall Airport
Raigarh Airport (JSPL)Small Airport

Post Offices in Sambalpur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
VSS Nagar Sub Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sambalpur

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
budharaja temple
Chandi Mandir
Durga Mandir
DURGA TEMPLE
Ganesh Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Temple
Jagannath Mandir
Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple
Jagganath Temple, Goshala
Krishna Temple
Maa Mangala Temple
Maa Pataneswari Temple
Maa Samaleswari Temple
Maneswar Mandhata Baba Temple
Modipara Gurudwara
Modipara Jagannath Temple
Modipara Shiva Temple
Munda Baptist Church
Naksapali masjid
Nrusingh Temple
Oriya Baptist Church
Radha Krishna Temple
Ramji Mandir
Samia Mandir
Shiv Mandir
Shree Somnath Baba Mandir
Sri Ram Temple
St Mary Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Sambalpur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 19
Restaurants 2
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 6
Museums 1
Hotels 3
Parks 3
Places of Worship 27

Things to See Near Sambalpur

3 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Lahanda Hill
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Raja Surendra Sai Palace
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Nehru Minar

🇮🇳 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 Sambalpur

What is the population of Sambalpur?

Sambalpur has a population of 189,366 residents and is located in India. The population density is 9,666 people per square mile, spread across 19.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur?

Sambalpur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches.

How is the job market in Sambalpur?

The unemployment rate in Sambalpur 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 35 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Sambalpur?

The median home value in Sambalpur is $9,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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