Living in Howrah
Howrah is a city in West Bengal, India, home to 1,027,672 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #2 of 3,608), business owners (top 1%, #2 of 3,608), digital natives (top 1%, #4 of 2,738).
Residents1,027,672
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport16 km (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km5,048,000 people
Sea coast43 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 0 m
Nearest major riverGanges, 1.7 km
Main railway line4.0 km
Distance to New Delhi1,300 km
Within 10 km1,443,261 people
Greater areaGreater Kolkata, 9 km out
LandscapeGanges Delta, Indo-Gangetic Plain
Winter daylight10 h 45 min, sunset 12:28
See Howrah on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Howrah
- The landscape belongs to the Ganges Delta.
- It is part of Greater Kolkata, 9 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 45 min and sets around 12:28; in late June it sets around 14:54.
How Howrah 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 | 55 | #2,668 of 3,335 | #99 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 79 | #56 of 3,608 | #9 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,074 of 3,335 | #57 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #954 of 3,335 | #52 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,404 of 3,335 | #72 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 82 | #324 of 3,335 | #17 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,145 of 3,608 | #96 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 91 | #5 of 2,738 | #1 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 93 | #5 of 2,471 | #1 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 94 | #5 of 2,212 | #1 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #31 of 3,608 | #2 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 92 | #13 of 2,549 | #3 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 96 | #27 of 2,006 | #1 of 104 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #742 of 946 | #28 of 51 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #69 of 3,335 | #10 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 75 | #54 of 3,608 | #9 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 93 | #12 of 2,212 | #1 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 93 | #2 of 3,608 | #1 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 86 | #17 of 3,335 | #4 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 11 | #3,474 of 3,608 | #111 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 21 | #310 of 3,608 | #59 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #3,385 of 3,608 | #97 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 20 | #3,444 of 3,608 | #112 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #85 of 3,608 | #5 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #6 of 3,608 | #2 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 57 | #3,309 of 3,608 | #101 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 95 | #2 of 3,608 | #1 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #4 of 2,738 | #1 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kolkata 5 km
- Bankra 5 km
- Chakapara 7 km
- Bāli (West Bengal) 8 km
- Mahiari 9 km
- Dumjor 9 km
- Sānkrāil 10 km
- Maheshtala 10 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.