Living in Kālimpong
Kālimpong is a large place in West Bengal, India, home to 43,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #24 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 2%, #41 of 3,608), cross-border commuters (top 3%, #76 of 3,608).
Residents43,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport49 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+33 km
Within 30 km43,000 people
Terrain around itabout 1,230 m, height range 1,930 m
Main railway line16.8 km
Border with Bhutan16 km
Distance to New Delhi1,137 km
Within 10 km43,000 people
Winter daylight10 h 26 min, sunset 12:17
See Kālimpong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kālimpong
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 26 min and sets around 12:17; in late June it sets around 15:03.
How Kālimpong 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 | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 36 | #3,064 of 3,608 | #132 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 71 | #373 of 3,608 | #5 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 7 | #2,592 of 2,738 | #126 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 10 | #2,391 of 2,471 | #117 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,157 of 3,608 | #59 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 29 | #2,474 of 2,549 | #119 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #2,763 of 3,608 | #121 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 21 | #2,848 of 3,608 | #124 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #1,223 of 3,608 | #30 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 67 | #76 of 3,608 | #35 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 68 | #24 of 3,608 | #2 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #1,571 of 3,608 | #40 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 40 | #2,572 of 3,608 | #110 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 34 | #2,360 of 3,608 | #111 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 76 | #41 of 3,608 | #1 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 26 | #2,835 of 3,608 | #129 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 22 | #2,477 of 2,738 | #121 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.