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Falakata
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Falakata is a small town in northern West Bengal, known for its calm pace of life, local markets, and connection to stunning natural surroundings. Its strategic location near the hills and forests makes it a gateway to Dooars and Bhutan.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
19,716
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.53°, 89.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$349
Local Cost
$145
Local Income
$110
Cashless
35
English
35
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
17.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
3.6°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
2067 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
COH
Distance
35 km
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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.
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 62/100.
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