Chittaranjan
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Chittaranjan is a small, well-planned industrial township renowned for the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, a major Indian railway factory. The town offers greenery, peaceful living, and a glimpse into India's railway history surrounded by typical Bengali charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
39,098
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
23.87°, 86.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$349
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$220
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
17.6°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
1.8°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
1326 mm
Internet Speed
614 Mbps
Upload
37 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DBD
Distance
45 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 61/100.