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Howrah
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Howrah, located on the western bank of the Hooghly River, is a lively twin city to Kolkata famous for its iconic bridges, diverse neighborhoods, and busy markets. It offers an authentic West Bengal urban experience with historical landmarks and a gateway to Kolkata via the famous Howrah Bridge.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
1,077,075
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
22.58°, 88.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$477
Local Cost
$236
Local Income
$240
Cashless
55
English
40
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
52 Mbps
Upload
57 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
51
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CCU
Distance
16 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 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 77/100.
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