Living in Sambalpur
Sambalpur is a city in Odisha, India, home to 189,366 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 3%, #80 of 3,335), single parents (top 3%, #85 of 3,335), low-income families (top 4%, #104 of 3,335).
Residents189,366
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport234 km (Biju Patnaik International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km266,300 people
Lake shore10 km (Lake Hirakud Dam)
Terrain around itabout 170 m, height range 80 m
Nearest large lakeHinakud Dam, 9.8 km
Nearest major riverMahäna Nadï, 1.1 km
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi1,046 km
Within 10 km189,366 people
Greater areaGreater Sambalpur, the core
Winter daylight10 h 49 min, sunset 12:47
See Sambalpur on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sambalpur
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 49 min and sets around 12:47; in late June it sets around 15:09.
How Sambalpur 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 Odisha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 69 | #80 of 3,335 | #1 of 73 | Map |
| Low-income household | 69 | #791 of 3,608 | #8 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #104 of 3,335 | #2 of 73 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #85 of 3,335 | #1 of 73 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 76 | #413 of 3,335 | #3 of 73 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,318 of 3,335 | #9 of 73 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,851 of 3,608 | #28 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #546 of 2,738 | #8 of 45 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #504 of 2,471 | #8 of 39 | Map |
| DINKS | 63 | #561 of 2,212 | #8 of 33 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,262 of 3,608 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #499 of 2,549 | #7 of 40 | Map |
| Car-free household | 73 | #399 of 2,006 | #7 of 29 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #904 of 946 | #16 of 16 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 70 | #592 of 3,335 | #7 of 73 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #1,167 of 3,608 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 62 | #424 of 2,212 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Expat professional | 53 | #1,252 of 3,608 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #886 of 3,335 | #11 of 73 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #2,665 of 3,608 | #89 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 14 | #1,384 of 3,608 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #878 of 3,608 | #28 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 44 | #2,438 of 3,608 | #83 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #338 of 3,608 | #7 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #836 of 3,608 | #11 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #3,243 of 3,608 | #88 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #585 of 884 | #13 of 35 | Map |
| Business owner | 60 | #1,454 of 3,608 | #16 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #857 of 2,738 | #10 of 45 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Burla 12 km
- Hīrākud 13 km
- Brajarajnagar 40 km
- Bargarh 40 km
- Belpahar 42 km
- Jharsuguda 43 km
- Kuchinda 49 km
- Barpāli 51 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.