Gorubathan
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Gorubathan is a small, serene town in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, set amidst rolling tea gardens, forests, and rivers. It offers an authentic North Bengal experience, with friendly locals and plentiful opportunities for nature walks and cultural exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
5,291
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
26.97°, 88.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$357
Local Cost
$189
Local Income
$100
Cashless
35
English
35
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1705 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PYG
Distance
31 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.