West Bengal

Haldia

Port city of Bengal

48/100
Below Average
Rs 5k+1BHK Rent
AQI 36Good
Use normal cautionSafety
Needs researchSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
2.0 L
Census estimate
Area
40 km²
Elevation
6m
above sea level
Avg Temp
27°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 3
State
West Bengal
Coordinates
22.07°N
88.07°E

Livability Scores

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Education39
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Healthcare35
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Safety56
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Cost of Living67
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AQI55
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Transport35
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Lifestyle39
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Economy42
Weather46
National average
Best For
PortIndustrialPSU Hub
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Air Quality Index

36
Good
Air is clean — safe for all activities
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
27°C
Hottest
33°C
Coolest
22°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

Haldia SD Hospital
Government Hospital
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Haldia Sub-Divisional Hospital
Government Hospital
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Medica Superspecialty Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

Haldia Institute of Technology
Engineering College
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Haldia Government College
Government College
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Indian Maritime University (Kolkata Campus)
Central University
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Transport Hubs

Behala Airport
54 km away
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Haldia
SER
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Cultural Climate

Bengali dominant; Hindi widely understood in PSU circles. Industrial township culture — welcoming to transferees.

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

Port and industrial township; significant PSU and port-worker population.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Haldia

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

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Haldia

Is Haldia a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Haldia scores 48/100 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 Haldia?

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 Haldia for a transferred employee?

Haldia 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 Haldia?

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

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