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Baranagar
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Baranagar, located on the northern edge of Kolkata along the Hooghly River, is a lively Indian city combining historic temples, thriving markets, and growing suburban neighborhoods. Its blend of local culture and spiritual landmarks attracts both residents and visitors seeking an authentic Bengali urban experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
245,213
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.64°, 88.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
62
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$420
Local Cost
$238
Local Income
$280
Cashless
55
English
56
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
3.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1565 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CCU
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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