Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur

Leather and textile capital of UP

58/100
Average
Rs 7k+1BHK Rent
AQI 97Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
29.2 L
Census estimate
Area
403 km²
Elevation
126m
above sea level
Avg Temp
26°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 1
State
Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates
26.45°N
80.33°E

Livability Scores

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Education57
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Healthcare56
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Safety62
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Cost of Living63
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AQI56
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Transport56
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Lifestyle55
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Economy58
Weather57
National average
Best For
IndustrialHeritageLeather IndustryTrade
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Air Quality Index

97
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
26°C
Hottest
32°C
Coolest
21°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

Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital (Hallet Hospital)
Government Hospital
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Ursula Hospital
Government Hospital
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Regency Hospital
Private Hospital
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Key Institutions

IIT Kanpur
IIT
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HBTU Kanpur
State Technical University
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GSVM Medical College
Government Medical College
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Transport Hubs

Marhamtabad Airport
39 km away
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IIT Kanpur Airstrip
13 km away
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Kanpur Chakeri Airport
10 km away
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Cultural Climate

Hindi-dominant. Easy for North and Central Indians.

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

UP industrial city; Hindi-dominant with large working-class and student population.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Kanpur

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

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Kanpur

Is Kanpur a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Kanpur scores 58/100 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 Kanpur?

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 Kanpur for a transferred employee?

Kanpur 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 Kanpur?

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

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