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Tufānganj, India

West Bengal · India

Tufānganj is a small city in West Bengal, India with a population of 20,420. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,420 Population 125/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
127.2 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
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Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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People

Population20,420
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density125/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units8,168
Rent Burden28.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain127.2 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population20,420
Population Density125 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates26.3169°, 89.6655°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceWest Bengal
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation127.2 inches (3,231 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age28.5 years

About Tufānganj

Tufānganj is a small city in India (West Bengal) with a population of 20,420. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Tufānganj has a population of 20,420 with a density of 125 people per square mile, spread across 163.9 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,420
Total Population
125
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
163.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tufānganj vs India Average

The median household income in Tufānganj 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 368 business establishments.

Income: Tufānganj vs India

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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)368

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tufānganj 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 8,168 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 Units8,168

Property Tax

Climate in Tufānganj

Tufānganj has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2942 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 8.2° / 25.8° 4.1
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 9.4° / 29.5° 21.0
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 13.8° / 35.1° 81.6
Apr 27°C / 81°F 18° / 37.8° 147.2
May 27.9°C / 82°F 20.6° / 36.8° 316.8
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 23.4° / 34.4° 664.1
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.4° 633.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.2° / 34° 411.4
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 33.4° 474.4
Oct 25°C / 77°F 18.5° / 31.9° 180.5
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.1° 4.1
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 9.7° / 25.7° 3.3
Tufānganj 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 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 127.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area163.9 sq mi (424.5 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates26.3169°N, 89.6655°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.2"
235% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 30.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 20, 2025.

Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 110 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 79 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 121 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 82 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 108 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 112 km
Feb 27, 2001 5 km E of Bongaigaon, India M4.9 97 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 101 km
Oct 29, 2009 13 km NNE of Goshaingaon, India M4.8 44 km
Dec 4, 2013 12 km NNE of Al?pur Du?r, India M4.7 32 km
Jan 3, 1996 30 km SE of Badarganj, Bangladesh M4.7 103 km
Jul 10, 2012 15 km S of Shemgang, Bhutan M4.7 130 km
Feb 12, 1998 10 km ESE of Bhadrapur, Nepal M4.6 148 km
Jan 20, 2018 6 km ENE of Golakganj, India M4.5 29 km
Mar 3, 1993 10 km SSE of Tura, India M4.5 115 km
May 27, 2004 India-Bangladesh border region M4.5 15 km
Apr 20, 2001 33 km S of Go?lp?ra, India M4.5 105 km
Sep 11, 2010 22 km N of Tura, India M4.5 86 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NNE of Saidpur, Bangladesh M4.5 90 km
Mar 26, 2017 4 km SSE of Rangpo, India M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 16.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 29.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 30.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 20.6 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 16.5 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest

Tufānganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 127.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (30.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Tufānganj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooch Behar Rajbari

Libraries in Tufānganj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
North Bengal State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tufānganj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Deshbandhu Market
Fuwad market
Joymonirhat bazar
New Alipurduar Market
Notun Bazar

Clinics in Tufānganj

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roy Nursing Home

Train Stations in Tufānganj

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boxirhat
Kamakhyaguri
Maradanga
Tufanganj

Gas Stations in Tufānganj

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #11842511962

Stadiums & Teams in Tufānganj

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Airports Near Tufānganj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hashimara Air Force StationMedium Airport
Baljek AirportSmall Airport
Cooch Behar AirportCOHSmall Airport
Lalmonirhat AirportSmall Airport
Rupsi AirportRUPSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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 Tufānganj

What is the population of Tufānganj?

Tufānganj has a population of 20,420 residents and is located in India. The population density is 125 people per square mile, spread across 163.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tufānganj 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 Tufānganj?

Tufānganj 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 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 127.2 inches.

How is the job market in Tufānganj?

The unemployment rate in Tufānganj 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 368 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tufānganj?

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

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