Living in Colgong
Colgong is a large place in Bihar, India, home to 33,700 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 12%, #398 of 3,608), rural value seekers (top 23%, #816 of 3,608), young families (top 30%, #979 of 3,335).
Residents33,700
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport192 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+26 km
Within 30 km513,700 people
Terrain around itabout 50 m, height range 30 m
Nearest major riverGanges, under 1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi1,061 km
Within 10 km33,700 people
LandscapeIndo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 34 min, sunset 12:26
See Colgong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Colgong
- The landscape belongs to the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
- The Ganges runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 34 min and sets around 12:26; in late June it sets around 15:04.
How Colgong ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Bihar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #979 of 3,335 | #66 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income household | 56 | #1,891 of 3,608 | #87 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #1,655 of 3,335 | #92 of 153 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #1,572 of 3,335 | #92 of 153 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,242 of 3,335 | #117 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #2,376 of 3,335 | #121 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #398 of 3,608 | #25 of 153 | Map |
| Single professional | 33 | #1,789 of 2,738 | #85 of 142 | Map |
| Young professional | 35 | #1,771 of 2,471 | #88 of 127 | Map |
| DINKS | 36 | #1,711 of 2,212 | #84 of 118 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #2,594 of 3,608 | #116 of 153 | Map |
| Commuter | 54 | #1,831 of 2,549 | #91 of 131 | Map |
| Car-free household | 31 | #1,639 of 2,006 | #86 of 106 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #1,825 of 3,335 | #89 of 153 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #2,245 of 3,608 | #97 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 20 | #1,716 of 2,212 | #90 of 118 | Map |
| Expat professional | 35 | #2,259 of 3,608 | #101 of 153 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #2,753 of 3,335 | #121 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 70 | #1,105 of 3,608 | #36 of 153 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 6 | #2,695 of 3,608 | #130 of 153 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 14 | #2,461 of 3,608 | #49 of 153 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #816 of 3,608 | #30 of 153 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #1,938 of 3,608 | #90 of 153 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 35 | #2,271 of 3,608 | #100 of 153 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #3,164 of 3,608 | #150 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 46 | #2,144 of 3,608 | #99 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 28 | #2,099 of 2,738 | #100 of 142 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Naugachhia 19 km
- Bhāgalpur 26 km
- Purāini 29 km
- Manihāri 40 km
- Sāhibganj (Jharkhand) 41 km
- Amarpur 42 km
- Katihar 46 km
- Godda 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.