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Farakka, West Bengal, India – India Flag

Current Date And Time In Farakka, India

Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:38:00 IST
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 21,834
District: Murshidabad

📍 Cities Near To Farakka


Find cities, states and countries closest to Farakka in West Bengal, India with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Farakka.

📍 Farakka Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Farakka from our regional database:

State / RegionWest Bengal
DistrictMurshidabad
Total Population21,834
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude24.8167° N
Center Longitude87.9° E
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
UTC Time Zone+05:30
Population Rank in West Bengal#118 of 183
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aiho Aiho24 38 20
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Anup Nagar Anup Nagar10 16 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aurangabad Aurangabad17 28 15
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Barharwa Barharwa8 13 7
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Berhait Berhait19 31 17
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Birnagar Birnagar20 32 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Borio Borio24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Borio Bazar Borio Bazar24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chachanda Chachanda13 22 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dhulian Dhulian10 16 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dhusaripara Dhusaripara14 22 12
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Fatellapur Fatellapur23 36 20
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ghorsala Ghorsala26 42 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ingraj Bazar Ingraj Bazar20 33 18
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jadapur Jadapur24 38 21
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Farakka


States and regions closest to West Bengal (home state of Farakka), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Barisal Division Barisal Division164 263 142
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bihar Bihar262 422 228
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chittagong Chittagong257 414 223
East (E)
National Flag Of Dhaka Division Dhaka Division160 258 139
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jharkhand Jharkhand171 275 148
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Khulna Division Khulna Division89 144 78
East (E)
National Flag Of Meghalaya Meghalaya280 450 243
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mymensingh Division Mymensingh Division203 326 176
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Odisha Odisha298 480 259
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Rajshahi Division Rajshahi Division137 221 119
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Farakka


Countries bordering or closest to India, with aerial distance and compass direction from Farakka's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afghanistan Afghanistan1,150 1,851 999
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bangladesh Bangladesh759 1,222 660
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bhutan Bhutan867 1,395 753
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Maldives Maldives1,262 2,031 1,096
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Myanmar Myanmar1,097 1,766 953
East (E)
National Flag Of Nepal Nepal629 1,012 546
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Pakistan Pakistan903 1,453 784
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka887 1,428 770
South (S)
National Flag Of Tajikistan Tajikistan1,342 2,160 1,166
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan1,715 2,759 1,489
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Farakka. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in West Bengal, India.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Farakka (You)West Bengal21,834
PaikparaWest Bengal2,0005.5SSE
BarharwaJharkhand12,61713.0WNW
Anup NagarWest Bengal15.9SSE
DhulianWest Bengal77,07016.0SSE
KumarpurJharkhand7,15316.2SSW
SangrampurJharkhand6,18416.8SSW
PatraJharkhand9,53618.0NNW
RaghunandanpurWest Bengal8,33519.9SSE
PakurJharkhand45,84020.6SSW
Uttar MahammadpurWest Bengal20.6SSE

🏆 West Bengal City Rankings

How does Farakka rank within West Bengal? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Farakka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kolkata4,631,392
Howrah1,027,672
Durgapur518,872
Siliguri515,574
Asansol504,271
Bhatpara483,129
Maheshtala448,317
Shyamnagar441,956
Rajpur Sonarpur424,368
Panihati378,705

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Bankura6,882.00
Kalimpong1,056.50
Asansol326.48
Kharagpur321.00
Arambagh269.31
Dinhata248.54
Kolkata206.08
Durgapur154.20
Mahishadal146.48
Puruliya140.18

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Titagarh39,429.32
Baranagar36,526.97
Kamarhati30,380.02
Bali25,145.89
Kolkata22,473.76
Naihati21,923.90
Panihati19,541.02
Shrirampur19,510.09
Khardah18,682.10
Konnagar16,291.65
✈️ Nearest Airport
Shah Makhdum Airport
IATA: RJH
84 km (52 mi) from Farakka
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare West Bengal Cities
Farakka ranks #118 of 183 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Farakka? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Farakka Sits on the Map

Farakka sits inside West Bengal, India and ranks #118 of 183 cities in West Bengal by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Farakka to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Farakka outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Farakka and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Farakka against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and West Bengal city rankings

🌎 Beyond Farakka: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Farakka and the countries closest to Farakka by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near India. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Farakka, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Farakka at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Farakka

If you're stringing together stops in West Bengal, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Farakka — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Farakka MapView the Farakka map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Farakka Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ West Bengal OverviewExplore the West Bengal state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ India Country DataGet complete India data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Farakka

Which cities are closest to Farakka?

See the Cities Near To Farakka table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in West Bengal by population and density.

How is the distance from Farakka to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Farakka and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Farakka map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Farakka will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Farakka to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Farakka?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Farakka. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and West Bengal city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Farakka compare in size to the cities near it?

Farakka ranks #118 of 183 cities in West Bengal by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Farakka?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Farakka is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), about 84 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.