Balarampur

City in West Bengal, India

Overview

Balarampur is a small town in West Bengal, India, with a close-knit community and rich local traditions. It offers a glimpse into rural Bengali life, complete with busy markets and lush farmland. The pace is relaxed, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic local experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
5,251
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
23.10°, 86.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$217
Local Cost
$116
Local Income
$90
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
28.6°C
Winter Avg
18.1°C
Record High
47.6°C
Record Low
2.5°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1476 mm
Internet Speed
26 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXW
Distance
32 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.