Saunda, India

Jharkhand · India

Saunda is a mid-size city in Jharkhand, India with a population of 81,915. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

81,915 Population 567/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population81,915
Density567/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Population81,915
Population Density567 / sq mi
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates23.6645°, 85.3269°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJharkhand
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,312 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saunda

Saunda is a mid-size city in India (Jharkhand) with a population of 81,915. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Saunda

Saunda has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (31.3°C), the coldest is Jan (15.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1512 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.2°C / 59°F 4.3° / 26.6° 11.7
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 6.6° / 32.4° 20.0
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 12.6° / 37.9° 34.5
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 18.6° / 42.5° 32.2
May 31.3°C / 88°F 21.2° / 43.6° 107.0
Jun 31°C / 88°F 23.7° / 41.5° 182.9
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 34.2° 287.9
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 31.9° 358.1
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.6° / 31.3° 322.1
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 15.6° / 30.1° 127.1
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 10.6° / 27.5° 10.1
Dec 15.8°C / 60°F 5° / 25.8° 18.5
Saunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above India avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area144.4 sq mi (373.9 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates23.6645°N, 85.3269°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.23"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 6, 2008.

Oct 20, 2003 8 km E of Puruliya, India M4.3 121 km
Jun 6, 2008 2 km W of Buddh Gaya, India M3.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Fani Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (30°C) 0.7 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 85°F (30°C) 7.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

Saunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 62°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Libraries in Saunda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CUJ Central Library0.0
CUJ Central Library0.0
CUJ Central Library0.0

Clinics in Saunda

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Prasad Clinic

Airports Near Saunda

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Birsa Munda AirportIXRMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Saunda

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Upendra Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Saunda

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1

Things to See Near Saunda

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Būndu
  • • Rochāp

🇮🇳 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
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What is the population of Saunda?

Saunda has a population of 81,915 residents and is located in India. The population density is 567 people per square mile, spread across 144.4 square miles.

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Saunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.

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