Categories in Contai
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Contai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 422 | — |
| Education | 309 | 108 years |
| Hindu temple | 266 | — |
| Electronics stores | 232 | — |
| Restaurants | 170 | — |
| Apartments | 157 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 151 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 135 | — |
| Shopping other | 130 | — |
| Clothing stores | 126 | — |
Contai Facts
| Area | 132.5 km² |
| Population | 176,046 |
| Male Population | 90,761 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 85,285 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +108.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.4% |
| Median Age | 26.6 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 26.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,797 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3220 |
| Neighborhoods | Kanthi, Puratan Bari, Dhandighi, Damodar Pur, Kanthi, Jagannathpur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 21.77985, 87.74892 |
| Pin Codes | 721401 |
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Contai Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 84,510 | 117,401 | 139,256 | 166,686 | 176,046 | 177,965 | 180,930 |
| Population Density | 637.8 / km² | 886 / km² | 1,051 / km² | 1,258 / km² | 1,328.6 / km² | 1,343.1 / km² | 1,365.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridContai Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 26.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contai | +108.3% | +50% | +26.4% |
| West Bengal | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Contai Median Age
Median Age: 26.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contai | 26.6 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 26.7 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)
Contai Population Density
Population Density: 1,329 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contai | 176,046 | 132.5 km² | 1,329 / 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
Contai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Contai
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Contai
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Contai
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
Contai Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,697 | $2,373 | $2,902 | $3,612 | $3,872 | $4,245 | $5,190 | $6,797 |
| Total GDP | $186.2M | $283.4M | $374.6M | $500.6M | $572.8M | $664.8M | $866.2M | $1.1B |
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
Contai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contai | 255,945 tn | 1.45 tn | 1,931.7 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
Contai CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 255,945 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,931.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/1/13 | 1:28 PM | 4.1 | 89.1 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSE of Calcutta, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Contai
Contai (also known as Kanthi) is headquarters of Contai subdivision in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. There are three community development blocks in Contai. According to the geologists, the present geographical dimension of contai, ha..
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