Barasat
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Barasat is a lively suburban city located on the outskirts of Kolkata, known for its strong local culture, busy markets, and strategic location as a transit hub in West Bengal. With a blend of traditional charm and growing modern infrastructure, Barasat offers a real taste of daily Bengali life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
278,435
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.23°, 88.45°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
42
LGBTQ+ Safety
28
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$453
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$210
Cashless
40
English
38
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1832 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CCU
Distance
47 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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.