Raniganj
City in West Bengal, India
Overview
Raniganj is an important coal mining and industrial city in West Bengal, known for its lively local communities and rich history. Its markets, historic sites, and industrial legacy create a unique blend of old and new India.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
West Bengal
Population
129,441
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
23.62°, 87.13°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$385
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$220
Cashless
55
English
35
Temperature
25.4°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
17.9°C
Record High
47.1°C
Record Low
2.1°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
1404 mm
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDP
Distance
11 km
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Neighborhoods
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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 55/100.