Living in Contai
Contai is a large place in West Bengal, India, home to 88,702 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 17%, #565 of 3,335), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 30%, #1,071 of 3,608), people who put healthcare first (top 47%, #1,567 of 3,335).
Residents88,702
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport121 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+42 km
Within 30 km121,500 people
Sea coast9 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line50.5 km
Distance to New Delhi1,303 km
Within 10 km88,702 people
LandscapeGanges Delta, Indo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 48 min, sunset 12:31
See Contai on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Contai
- The landscape belongs to the Ganges Delta.
- The Bay of Bengal is 9 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 48 min and sets around 12:31; in late June it sets around 14:55.
How Contai 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 West Bengal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #2,337 of 3,335 | #91 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,438 of 3,608 | #109 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #2,568 of 3,335 | #119 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #2,585 of 3,335 | #122 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #565 of 3,335 | #12 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 74 | #1,737 of 3,335 | #65 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,057 of 3,608 | #69 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 30 | #1,964 of 2,738 | #98 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #1,824 of 3,608 | #84 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,472 of 3,335 | #121 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,977 of 3,608 | #91 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 35 | #2,237 of 3,608 | #102 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 53 | #1,567 of 3,335 | #81 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #2,102 of 3,608 | #65 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 8 | #2,389 of 3,608 | #119 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #1,071 of 3,608 | #16 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #2,052 of 3,608 | #61 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #1,347 of 3,608 | #68 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #1,776 of 3,608 | #90 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #3,406 of 3,608 | #115 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #512 of 884 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| Business owner | 36 | #2,531 of 3,608 | #111 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 30 | #1,921 of 2,738 | #95 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Egra 26 km
- Kakdwip 47 km
- Haldia 49 km
- Monoharpur 50 km
- Mahīshādal 51 km
- Jaleshwar 54 km
- Tamlūk 61 km
- Diamond Harbour 65 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.