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Ajara, India

Maharashtra · India

Ajara is a small city in Maharashtra, India with a population of 17,257. Elevation: 2,169 ft (661 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
17,257 Population 5,677/sq mi density
2,169 ft Elevation 661 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
98.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$4,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $90/mo rent

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About Ajara

Ajara is a census town and the headquarters of Ajara Taluka in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. It is a developing city with a Nagar Panchayat.

People

Population17,257
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density5,677/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,000
Per Capita$3,700
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$35,000
Rent$90
Housing Units6,903
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain98.5 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Population17,257
Population Density5,677 / sq mi
Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Coordinates16.1160°, 74.2110°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMaharashtra
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation98.5 inches (2,503 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,000
Median Age30.0 years

About Ajara

Ajara is a small city in India (Maharashtra) with a population of 17,257. The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet (661 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ajara has a population of 17,257 with a density of 5,677 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

17,257
Total Population
5,677
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ajara vs India Average

The median household income in Ajara is $4,000, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $71, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 311 business establishments.

Income: Ajara vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$4,000
95% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,700
Avg Weekly Wage$71

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)311

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ajara is $35,000, 88% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $90 (92% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,903 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,000
88% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$90
92% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,903

Property Tax

Climate in Ajara

Ajara has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 12.2° / 33.4° 2.2
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 13.3° / 37.1° 1.8
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 15.7° / 39.8° 7.0
Apr 29°C / 84°F 18.4° / 40.9° 34.7
May 28.2°C / 83°F 20.4° / 40° 80.5
Jun 25°C / 77°F 20.6° / 34.2° 364.1
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 20.4° / 28.2° 697.0
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 28.5° 418.5
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 29° 291.4
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.1° / 29.2° 210.9
Nov 22°C / 72°F 13.6° / 28.7° 24.4
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 12.7° / 30.6° 13.6
Ajara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 98.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above India avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,169 ft (661 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density5,677/sq mi
Coordinates16.1160°N, 74.2110°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.5"
159% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 42.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 20, 2019.

Sep 5, 2000 5 km W of P?tan, India M5.2 144 km
Dec 8, 1993 25 km NNE of L?nja, India M5.1 123 km
Mar 12, 2000 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M5.0 124 km
Feb 1, 1994 5 km SSE of M?khjan, India M5.0 144 km
Mar 14, 2005 28 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 125 km
Aug 28, 1993 21 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 131 km
Apr 6, 2000 19 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.9 130 km
Dec 12, 2009 29 km NW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 122 km
Nov 14, 2009 21 km NNW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 116 km
Apr 17, 2006 27 km NNE of L?nja, India M4.7 120 km
Sep 3, 1993 29 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.7 123 km
Feb 11, 1998 26 km SSW of P?tan, India M4.5 124 km
Apr 14, 2012 11 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 142 km
Oct 22, 1993 9 km NE of P?tan, India M4.4 149 km
Jun 7, 2005 26 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 121 km
Feb 14, 1998 3 km SSE of M?khjan, India M4.4 146 km
Dec 12, 2009 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.4 124 km
Aug 20, 2007 22 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 132 km
Jan 6, 1991 12 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 132 km
Mar 15, 2005 Maharashtra, India M4.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 155 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 254 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 42.1 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 23.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Ajara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in December to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (42.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ajara

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ajara Highschool Ajara - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ajara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nammura Baanuli - MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in Ajara

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Prince of Goa

Theatres in Ajara

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhai Bhai THeatre

Bus Stations in Ajara

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #460691194

Gas Stations in Ajara

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP Petrol Pump Sushant Transport
Petrol And Diesel Station
Petrol Pump
Ravalnath Indane

Banks in Ajara

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ICICI Bank Ajara Branch & ATM
Janata Bank Ajara
State Bank of India

Airports Near Ajara

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Goa Dabolim International AirportGOILarge Airport
Manohar International AirportGOXLarge Airport
Belagavi AirportIXGMedium Airport
Kolhapur AirportKLHMedium Airport
Sindhudurg AirportSDWMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ajara

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Ajara

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ajara

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chaloba Temple
Durga Gali Mosque
Madarsa
Our Lady Of Rosary Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ajara

What is the population of Ajara?

Ajara has a population of 17,257 residents and is located in India. The population density is 5,677 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ajara expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,000, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $35,000 (88% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $90 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ajara?

Ajara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 98.5 inches.

How is the job market in Ajara?

Ajara has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $71. There are 311 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ajara?

The median home value in Ajara is $35,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $90.

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