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Tinsukia, India

Assam · India

Tinsukia is a large city in Assam, India with a population of 116,322. Elevation: 420 ft (128 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
116,322 Population 198/sq mi density
420 ft Elevation 128 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
101.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population116,322
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density198/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units46,529
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain101.1 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population116,322
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Coordinates27.4891°, 95.3599°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation101.1 inches (2,569 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Tinsukia

Tinsukia is a large city in India (Assam) with a population of 116,322. The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet (128 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Tinsukia has a population of 116,322 with a density of 198 people per square mile, spread across 586.0 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

116,322
Total Population
198
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
586.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tinsukia vs India Average

The median household income in Tinsukia is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 32 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Tinsukia vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare16
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tinsukia is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 46,529 total housing units in the city. 30.6% 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$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units46,529

Property Tax

Climate in Tinsukia

Tinsukia has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2528 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.8°C / 62°F 10.2° / 23.5° 29.0
Feb 19°C / 66°F 13.2° / 24.9° 53.8
Mar 22°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.2° 114.6
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 19.1° / 28.6° 207.3
May 25.9°C / 79°F 22.1° / 29.7° 334.8
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 424.2
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.4° 489.1
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.9° 386.9
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.4° 330.2
Oct 26°C / 79°F 21.1° / 30.8° 129.1
Nov 21.9°C / 71°F 15.8° / 28° 18.6
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 11.9° / 25° 10.0
Tinsukia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 420 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area586.0 sq mi (1,517.8 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates27.4891°N, 95.3599°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.1"
166% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 31, 2024.

Apr 23, 2019 22 km SE of Shi Yomi, India M5.9 129 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 145 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 99 km
Feb 10, 2019 68 km SSE of Tezu, India M5.0 101 km
May 11, 1991 63 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 144 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 49 km
Nov 21, 1991 60 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.9 143 km
Apr 30, 2015 3 km SW of Tuensang, India M4.8 150 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 100 km
May 8, 1993 91 km NE of P?sigh?t, India M4.7 147 km
Nov 3, 1990 60 km SSE of Hayuliang, India M4.7 138 km
Aug 26, 2019 75 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.7 136 km
Sep 8, 1992 64 km NNE of Along, India M4.7 142 km
Sep 2, 2016 52 km NNE of Along, India M4.6 133 km
Jul 4, 2023 57 km NW of Sarupathar, India M4.6 146 km
Apr 20, 1992 18 km ESE of Mon, India M4.6 91 km
Jan 10, 2023 60 km NNW of Sarupathar, India M4.6 147 km
Mar 31, 2024 82 km NNW of Tezu, India M4.5 138 km
Aug 9, 2006 56 km WNW of Sarupathar, India M4.5 149 km
Sep 3, 2016 98 km SSE of Hayuliang, India M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 19.8 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 14.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in Driest

Tinsukia has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and December the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Tinsukia

Institution Type Founded Website
Doomdooma College College
Duliajan College College
I.T.I Ground College
Law College College
Makum College College
Tinsukia College College
TINSUKIA COMMERCE COLLEGE College
Vivekananda Kendriya Vidyalaya College

Schools in Tinsukia

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kendriya Vidhyalaya
Bengali Girls High School
Sarvajanin HS Valika Vidyalaya
Budding Buds Senior Secondary School
Tinsukia Railway High School
Adarsha Prarthamic Vidyalaya
Senairam Higher Secondary School
Sarbananda High School
Hindi English High School
Bator Pukhuri L.P School
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Radio Stations near Tinsukia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tinsukia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Railway Heritage Park & Museum

Libraries in Tinsukia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library0.0
Duliajan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tinsukia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daily Bazaar

Hotels in Tinsukia

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Four Natives
Hotel Aroma Residency
Hotel Vinayak
Misti Mukh
Soma Sweets

Restaurants in Tinsukia

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MB's
Misti Mukh
Tirupati Restaurant

Cinemas in Tinsukia

4 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coronation Cinemas
Paradise Cinema Hall
Rangghar Complex
Renuka Cinema

Clinics in Tinsukia

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apollo Clinic
Apple Pharma Consultant Neuropsychiatrist
Child Care Clinic
Dr. Anupam Agarwal Skin Clinic
ECHS Polyclinic
Life Care
Saket Physiotherapy Clinic
Swastik Nursing Home
Todi Diagnostic Center
Urban Health Centre

Dentists in Tinsukia

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abhish Dental
Dr. Badal Dutta Smile Care Dental Clinic
Dr. Sameer Mittal,Dental Clinic
Eastern Dental Clinic
H & S Dental Aesthetic Clinic
Orange Advanced Dental Care
Oro Dental Care Clinic
Phukan Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Tinsukia

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tinsukia Junction

Bus Stations in Tinsukia

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASTC
Duliajaan Bus Station

Gas Stations in Tinsukia

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Borguri Petrol Pump
IN #1739986539
Petrol Pump

Banks in Tinsukia

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apex Bank
Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Tinsukia

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citykart
Trends

Stadiums & Teams in Tinsukia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tinsukia

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Along AirportIXVMedium Airport
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force StationSmall Airport
Dinjan AirfieldSmall Airport
Pasighat AirportIXTSmall Airport
Sookerating (Doomdooma) AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tinsukia

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Head Post Office
Purbanchal Courier Service

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tinsukia

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Badi Masjid
Gurudwara
Kali Mandir
Manav Kalyan Prathana Bhawan
Nepali Mandir
Rai Parivarik Mandir
Shivdham Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Tinsukia

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 14
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Hotels 7
Libraries 1
Parks 1
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 11

🇮🇳 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 Tinsukia

What is the population of Tinsukia?

Tinsukia has a population of 116,322 residents and is located in India. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 586.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tinsukia expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 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 Tinsukia?

Tinsukia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.1 inches.

How is the job market in Tinsukia?

The unemployment rate in Tinsukia is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 32 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Tinsukia?

The median home value in Tinsukia is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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