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Shāntipur, India

West Bengal · India

Shāntipur is a large city in West Bengal, India with a population of 149,983. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
149,983 Population 15,013/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 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
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population149,983
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density15,013/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units59,993
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population149,983
Population Density15,013 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates23.2472°, 88.4330°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average66°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 Shāntipur

Shāntipur is a large city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 149,983. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Shāntipur has a population of 149,983 with a density of 15,013 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

149,983
Total Population
15,013
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
10.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shāntipur vs India Average

The median household income in Shāntipur 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 15 business establishments.

Income: Shāntipur vs India

Commute Mode

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)15

Business (County)

Restaurants0
Healthcare6
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shāntipur 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 59,993 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 Units59,993

Property Tax

Climate in Shāntipur

Shāntipur has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1557 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.3°C / 63°F 7° / 28° 13.5
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 8.9° / 33.5° 29.7
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 15° / 39.1° 33.0
Apr 31.9°C / 89°F 21.3° / 44.1° 34.8
May 31.6°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42.1° 199.9
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 25.8° / 39.8° 190.7
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.7° 251.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 33.4° 322.6
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33° 284.2
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 18.5° / 32.3° 149.7
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 13° / 29.6° 18.7
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 7° / 27.3° 29.0
Shāntipur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 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 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area10.0 sq mi (25.9 km²)
Population Density15,013/sq mi
Coordinates23.2472°N, 88.4330°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.14"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 8, 2020.

May 16, 1993 17 km SSW of B?nkura, India M4.6 149 km
Sep 28, 1994 9 km SE of Krishnanagar, India M4.6 15 km
Sep 24, 1996 5 km W of Bagul?, India M4.6 19 km
Aug 6, 2013 9 km NE of Sh?ntipur, India M4.5 9 km
Jun 9, 2011 Bangladesh M4.4 131 km
Feb 6, 2008 16 km NW of Beli?tor, India M4.3 137 km
Apr 16, 2001 16 km SSE of S?tkhira, Bangladesh M4.3 104 km
Jul 5, 2008 12 km W of R?jsh?hi, Bangladesh M4.2 127 km
Jan 5, 2009 10 km NE of Nagarukhra, India M4.2 38 km
Jun 1, 2013 22 km NE of Kultali, India M4.1 137 km
Apr 8, 2020 22 km NNW of B?nkura, India M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Amphan (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Amphan Category 2 53 km
2019 Bulbul:matmo Category 3 175 km
2019 Fani Category 2 242 km
2009 Aila Category 1 185 km
2007 Sidr Category 4 218 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 284 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 277 km
1988 Unnamed Category 3 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.9 in
May 87°F (31°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 86°F (30°C) 9.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.7 in
September 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

Shāntipur has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 66°F in January to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Shāntipur

Institution Type Founded Website
Bagula Srikrishna College College
Krishnagar Government College College
Krishnagar Government College College
Nabadwip Vidyasagar College College

Radio Stations near Shāntipur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Shāntipur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manindra, Nirmala, Jogendra, Abala Memorial Library0.0
Nabadwip Public Library0.0
Santipur Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shāntipur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bhagirathi Bazar
Bot Tala Bazar
Charichara Bazar
Choto Bazar
Coopers Camp Market
Radha Bazar

Cafes in Shāntipur

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EX-Zone

Train Stations in Shāntipur

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Badkulla
Bathna Krittibas
Behula
Dignagar
Guptipara
Phulia
Shantipur Junction

Banks in Shāntipur

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alahabad Bank
Axis Bank
Bandhan Bank
Bank of Baroda
Co-Operative Bank
ICICI Bank
State Bank of India
United Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Shāntipur

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shāntipur

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International AirportCCULarge Airport
Jessore AirportJSRMedium Airport
Barrackpore Air Force StationSmall Airport
Behala AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shāntipur

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Santipur post office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Shāntipur

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 4
Cafes 1
Banks 8
Libraries 1
Parks 3

🇮🇳 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 Shāntipur

What is the population of Shāntipur?

Shāntipur has a population of 149,983 residents and is located in India. The population density is 15,013 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shāntipur 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 Shāntipur?

Shāntipur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

How is the job market in Shāntipur?

The unemployment rate in Shāntipur 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 15 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shāntipur?

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

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