Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

City of lakes

63/100
Average
Rs 5k+1BHK Rent
AQI 90Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
18.0 L
Census estimate
Area
285 km²
Elevation
527m
above sea level
Avg Temp
25°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 1
State
Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates
23.26°N
77.41°E

Livability Scores

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Education65
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Healthcare64
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Safety55
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Cost of Living71
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AQI49
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Transport64
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Lifestyle63
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Economy66
Weather65
National average
Best For
LakesAffordableGreen
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Air Quality Index

90
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
25°C
Hottest
31°C
Coolest
20°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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F
M
A
M
Jun
J
A
S
O
N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

AIIMS Bhopal
AIIMS
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Hamidia Hospital
Government Hospital
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Gandhi Medical College Hospital
Government Teaching Hospital
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Key Institutions

AIIMS Bhopal
AIIMS
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MANIT Bhopal (Maulana Azad NIT)
NIT
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Barkatullah University
State University
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Transport Hubs

Bhopal Airport
Domestic
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Bhopal Railway Station
Indian Railways
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Bhopal Bus Terminal
State Bus
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Cultural Climate

Hindi-speaking city. Easy for most North and Central Indians.

Migrant Openness
Moderate
Language Barrier
Low
PSU Presence
Strong presence
City Character

State capital with government and PSU employee base. Hindi-dominant, generally hospitable.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Bhopal

Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Bhopal

Is Bhopal a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Bhopal scores 63/100 on CityDex. For PSU and government families, the strongest signals are schools, hospitals, rent levels, safety, and language comfort.

What should I check before accepting a transfer to Bhopal?

Check KV or CBSE school access, CGHS or reliable hospital coverage, 1BHK/2BHK rent, commute to office or township, safety, and whether your family is comfortable with the local language and climate.

How expensive is Bhopal for a transferred employee?

Bhopal is marked as Low cost of living on CityDex. Use the rent and essentials sections to compare expected housing and monthly expenses before finalizing accommodation.

How is air quality in Bhopal?

Current air quality guidance for Bhopal is Moderate. Families with children or elderly parents should also check seasonal pollution patterns before choosing a locality.

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