Gosaba
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Gosaba is a riverine village on the edge of the Sundarbans, renowned as the main entry point to the world's largest mangrove forest and home to eco-tourists and nature lovers. It offers rustic village charm, glimpses of unique flora and fauna, and the gateway to Bengal tigers and lively birdlife.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
5,369
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.16°, 88.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$232
Local Cost
$138
Local Income
$75
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1832 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
30 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 2025-12-07.
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 68/100.