Living in Kurseong
Kurseong is a large place in West Bengal, India, home to 46,427 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #17 of 3,608), cross-border commuters (top 1%, #33 of 3,608), early retirees (top 5%, #154 of 3,608).
Residents46,427
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport23 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+17 km
Within 30 km760,500 people
Terrain around itabout 730 m, height range 1,400 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Border with Nepal13 km
Distance to New Delhi1,106 km
Within 10 km46,427 people
Winter daylight10 h 27 min, sunset 12:19
See Kurseong on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kurseong
- The border with Nepal is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 27 min and sets around 12:19; in late June it sets around 15:04.
How Kurseong 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 | 65 | #704 of 3,335 | #34 of 132 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #1,412 of 3,608 | #76 of 135 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,047 of 3,335 | #54 of 132 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #914 of 3,335 | #50 of 132 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #2,774 of 3,335 | #88 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #2,258 of 3,335 | #81 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 73 | #154 of 3,608 | #2 of 135 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #1,362 of 2,738 | #71 of 128 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #1,354 of 2,471 | #71 of 117 | Map |
| DINKS | 46 | #1,305 of 2,212 | #72 of 111 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #547 of 3,608 | #34 of 135 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #1,334 of 2,549 | #77 of 119 | Map |
| Car-free household | 43 | #1,356 of 2,006 | #75 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #1,346 of 3,335 | #75 of 132 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 59 | #1,329 of 3,608 | #68 of 135 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 31 | #1,394 of 2,212 | #74 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #1,091 of 3,608 | #60 of 135 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 49 | #1,904 of 3,335 | #96 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #1,235 of 3,608 | #31 of 135 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 76 | #33 of 3,608 | #16 of 135 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 69 | #17 of 3,608 | #1 of 135 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #1,102 of 3,608 | #26 of 135 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #1,201 of 3,608 | #60 of 135 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #1,153 of 3,608 | #64 of 135 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #218 of 3,608 | #6 of 135 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #896 of 3,608 | #55 of 135 | Map |
| Digital native | 37 | #1,434 of 2,738 | #74 of 128 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Dārjiling 17 km
- Bagdogra 21 km
- Naksalbāri 23 km
- Siliguri 24 km
- Kālimpong 39 km
- Thākurganj 53 km
- Gangtok 59 km
- Jalpāiguri 61 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.