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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
62
Female Safety
54
LGBTQ+ Safety
48
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 94 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 63/100.
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