Chandannagar
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Chandannagar is a small yet charming city on the banks of the Hooghly River, known for its unique French colonial legacy intertwined with Bengali culture. The city boasts riverside promenades, rich history, and relaxed local life, making it a unique destination in West Bengal.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
166,867
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.87°, 88.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
53
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$382
Local Cost
$245
Local Income
$275
Cashless
48
English
32
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
29.1°C
Winter Avg
18.6°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
2.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1459 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
135 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CCU
Distance
24 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 2 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 55/100.