Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur

The marble city at the heart of India

68/100
Good
Low1BHK Rent
AQI 89Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
12.7 L
Census estimate
Area
367 km²
Elevation
393m
above sea level
Avg Temp
25°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 1
State
Madhya Pradesh
Coordinates
23.18°N
79.99°E

Livability Scores

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Education64
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Healthcare78
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Safety69
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Cost of Living85
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AQI63
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Transport63
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Lifestyle77
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Economy65
Weather64
National average
Best For
Defence HubRailway HubHeritageAffordable
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Air Quality Index

89
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
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N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

NSCB Medical College Hospital (Victoria Hospital)
Government Hospital
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Army Hospital, Jabalpur
Military Hospital
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Maa Narmada Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
State University
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College
Government Medical College
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Jabalpur Engineering College
Government Engineering College
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Transport Hubs

Jabalpur Junction
WCR — Major Junction
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Dumna Airport (Jabalpur Airport)
5 km from city
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Gwari Ghat Bus Stand
State & Interstate
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Cultural Climate

Hindi-dominant Central Indian city. The large cantonment and ordnance factory townships create a ready support system for PSU transferees. Railway colony at Gorakhpur and defence colony at Civil Lines are well-established. The MP High Court gives the city an added white-collar professional character.

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

Jabalpur's four ordnance factories and West Central Railway HQ make it one of India's most PSU-dense cities. Defence families transferred here find a familiar cantonment culture with strong institutions.

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Jabalpur

Is Jabalpur a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Jabalpur scores 68/100 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 Jabalpur?

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 Jabalpur for a transferred employee?

Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur?

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

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