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Siliguri, India

West Bengal · 🇮🇳 India

Siliguri is a major city in West Bengal, India with a population of 515,574. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
515,574 Population 31,865/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
134.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population515,574
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density31,865/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain134.5 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population515,574
Population Density31,865 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates26.7100°, 88.4285°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation134.5 inches (3,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Siliguri a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Siliguri receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Siliguri offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Siliguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 199 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 134.5 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Siliguri has a population of 515,574 with a density of 31,865 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

515,574
Total Population
31,865
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
16.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Siliguri vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Siliguri vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Siliguri is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Siliguri vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Siliguri, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Siliguri vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Siliguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 134.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall134.5 inches
254% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (41.9 km²)
Population Density31,865/sq mi
Coordinates26.7100°N, 88.4285°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
June 83°F (29°C) 26.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 34.7 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 27.4 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 21.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Siliguri has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F — from 64°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 134.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (34.7") and December the driest (0.1").

34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density31,865/sq mi
Total Area16.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Siliguri

What is the population of Siliguri?

Siliguri has a population of 515,574 residents and is located in India. The population density is 31,865 people per square mile, spread across 16.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Siliguri expensive to live in?

Siliguri is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 27 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Siliguri?

Siliguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 134.5 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126.

How is the job market in Siliguri?

Siliguri has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Siliguri?

34.4% of adults in Siliguri hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Siliguri?

The obesity rate in Siliguri is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.6% of adults are smokers. 73.9% are physically inactive. 12.6% of residents report depression.

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