Daltonganj
City in Jharkhand, India
Overview
Daltonganj, officially known as Medininagar, is a gateway to the forests of Palamu, blending commercial activity with natural beauty. The town is known for its lively markets, temples, and proximity to the scenic Palamu Tiger Reserve.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Jharkhand
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
24.04°, 84.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
42
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
33
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$330
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$120
Cashless
32
English
25
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
29.3°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
46.6°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
1208 mm
Internet Speed
140 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.