Categories in Balurghat
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Balurghat
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 429 |
| Shopping other | 353 |
| Education | 332 |
| Hindu temple | 321 |
| Electronics stores | 224 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 151 |
| Apartments | 136 |
| Hardware store | 136 |
| Clothing stores | 135 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 121 |
Balurghat Facts
| Area | 28.9 km² |
| Population | 310,455 |
| Male Population | 158,576 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 151,879 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +219.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +138.4% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 26.3, Female: 26.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,586 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3522 |
| Neighborhoods | Khadimpur, Chakbhabani, Shibtali, Chakvrigu, Mangalpur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.22099, 88.77732 |
| Pin Codes | 733101, 733102, 733103, 733145, 733155, More |
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Balurghat Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,068 | 115,654 | 130,246 | 136,604 | 310,455 | 312,658 | 312,817 |
| Population Density | 3,361.7 / km² | 4,005.3 / km² | 4,510.7 / km² | 4,730.9 / km² | 10,751.7 / km² | 10,828 / km² | 10,833.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBalurghat Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 138.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat | +219.8% | +168.4% | +138.4% |
| West Bengal | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balurghat Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat | 26.4 yrs | 26.5 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| West Bengal | 26.9 yrs | 26.8 yrs | 27 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Balurghat Population Density
Population Density: 10,752 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat | 310,455 | 28.9 km² | 10,752 / km² |
| West Bengal | 97 million | 85,313.5 km² | 1,137 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Balurghat Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Balurghat
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Balurghat
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Balurghat
Pin Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Balurghat
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Balurghat Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,348 | $1,522 | $2,020 | $2,479 | $2,881 | $3,090 | $4,399 | $5,586 |
| Total GDP | $78.9M | $88M | $118.1M | $153.2M | $185.5M | $206.4M | $301.2M | $385.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Balurghat CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balurghat | 448,076 tn | 1.44 tn | 15,517.8 tons/km² |
| West Bengal | 140,075,161 tn | 1.44 tn | 1,641.9 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Balurghat CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 448,076 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,517.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28/15 | 7:21 PM | 4.2 | 78 km | 13,700 m | 11km NNW of Gaibandha, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 2/19/13 | 9:05 PM | 4.1 | 29.2 km | 11,800 m | 29km N of Joypurhat, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 7/5/08 | 4:55 PM | 4.2 | 96.8 km | 35,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/02 | 5:40 AM | 4.5 | 70.5 km | 39,800 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/96 | 4:04 PM | 4.7 | 55.1 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/91 | 11:36 AM | 5 | 13.6 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
| 4/11/79 | 4:08 PM | 4.8 | 84 km | 33,000 m | India-Bangladesh border region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Balurghat
Balurghat (Pron:ˌbʌlʊəˈgɑ:t) is the headquarters of the Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal in India. Hili (Bangladesh border) lies a few kilometers from the heart of the city.
Balurghat Wikipedia Page
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