Fort Gloster
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Fort Gloster is a small riverside town in West Bengal, India, known for its colonial-era industrial history and tranquil local atmosphere. The town offers a blend of heritage sites, friendly markets, and scenic views along the Hooghly River.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
18,350
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.50°, 88.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$357
Local Cost
$173
Local Income
$150
Cashless
35
English
30
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
24 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CCU
Distance
32 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 2025-12-05.
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.