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Ambāla, India

Haryana · India

Ambāla is a large city in Haryana, India with a population of 195,153. Elevation: 906 ft (276 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
195,153 Population 710/sq mi density
906 ft Elevation 276 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,400 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$3,400 median income, 6.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $65/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population195,153
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density710/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$3,400
Per Capita$3,500
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$25,000
Rent$65
Housing Units78,061
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Population195,153
Population Density710 / sq mi
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Coordinates30.3610°, 76.7978°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceHaryana
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (884 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,400
Median Age27.5 years

About Ambāla

Ambāla is a large city in India (Haryana) with a population of 195,153. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet (276 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Ambāla has a population of 195,153 with a density of 710 people per square mile, spread across 274.7 square miles. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

195,153
Total Population
710
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below India avg
274.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ambāla vs India Average

The median household income in Ambāla is $3,400, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $67, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 73 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Income: Ambāla vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,400
95% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,500
Avg Weekly Wage$67

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below India avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare50
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ambāla is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $65 (94% below the national average of $1,163). There are 78,061 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$65
94% below India avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units78,061

Property Tax

Climate in Ambāla

Ambāla has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1301 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.3°C / 54°F 4.2° / 23° 57.5
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 5.5° / 27.3° 38.4
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 9.6° / 34.8° 52.1
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 15.3° / 40° 36.7
May 31.3°C / 88°F 19.8° / 44.1° 64.1
Jun 33.4°C / 92°F 23.3° / 43.8° 105.5
Jul 30°C / 86°F 24.2° / 39.7° 408.6
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23° / 33.3° 308.3
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 20.6° / 32.9° 181.8
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 15.4° / 32.3° 22.8
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 10.9° / 29.2° 10.9
Dec 14°C / 57°F 5.2° / 25.7° 14.6
Ambāla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above India avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area274.7 sq mi (711.6 km²)
Population Density710/sq mi
Coordinates30.3610°N, 76.7978°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 9, 2024.

Jul 22, 2007 Uttaranchal, India M5.1 150 km
May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 132 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 145 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 133 km
Dec 13, 1990 11 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.7 148 km
Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 72 km
Sep 12, 1999 6 km SSE of Jubbal, India M4.5 113 km
Sep 26, 2000 22 km NNW of Barkot, India M4.5 146 km
Aug 1, 2016 15 km WNW of Seoni, India M4.5 108 km
Nov 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Indri, India M4.5 61 km
Feb 23, 2001 24 km NNW of Barkot, India M4.5 140 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 134 km
Nov 8, 1999 17 km ENE of Seoni, India M4.4 116 km
May 29, 2020 Uttar Pradesh, India M4.2 134 km
Sep 5, 1995 10 km E of Rohru, India M4.2 139 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 95 km
Jul 27, 2004 6 km NE of Chhaprauli, India M4.1 130 km
Aug 27, 2016 2 km ENE of Rohru, India M4.1 133 km
May 15, 1990 5 km NNE of Goh?na, India M4.1 132 km
Feb 21, 2007 14 km SE of R?mpur, India M4.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 89°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 90°F (32°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Ambāla has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 55°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ambāla

Institution Type Founded Website
Arya Girls' College College - ,
GMN College College - ,
Govt. Collage for Woman Baragarh College - Visit →
Kalpana Chawla Government Polytechnic for Women College - Visit →
SD College Ground College - ,
Surya School of Engg. & Tech. College - ,

Schools in Ambāla

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bell toll public high school - - - -
Police DAV Public School - - - -
Kendriya Vidyalays No. 2 Ambala Cantt. - - - -
Air Force School Ambala Cantt. - - - -
Air Force School Nursery Wing - - - -
Govt. Police - - - -
KV 2 Ambala - - - -
Roots Public School, CBA - - - -
GMN Public School - - - -
Police DAV Public School - - - -
Army Public School - - - -
Kendriya Vidyalays No. 2 Ambala Cantt. - - - -
Air Force School Ambala Cantt. - - - -
Air Force School Nursery Wing - - - -
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Ambala Cantt. - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ambāla

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bol Punjabi Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ambāla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Air Force CSD Canteen
BC Bazaar
Topkhana Market
Topkhana Market

Hotels in Ambāla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

G.C.Regency

Restaurants in Ambāla

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kingfisher Tourist
La Pino'z Pizza
Sagar Ratna
Sindhi Sweets

Cafes in Ambāla

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Avinav Gambhir

Clinics in Ambāla

12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amanpreet's E.N.T. Care Centre
Anand Clinic
Dr. Nagi Clinic
Dr. Sarita Skin Clinic
Garg E.N.T Care
Heart Failure Clinic
Jindal's Clinic
Om Dental and Diet Clinic
Preet clinic
Pushpa Mohan Nursing Home
Sanjivni Eye and Medicare Centre
Sri Onkar Eye and Ent Clinic

Dentists in Ambāla

9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aims Dental Studio
Bhatia Skin and Dental Clinic
Dr. Arora's Dental Square
Dr. Bansal Dental Care
Grewal's Dental Care Centre
Jindal Dental Care & Implant Centre
Mittal Dental Clinic-Best Dental Clinic
Nayyar Neuropsychiatry and Dental Care Hospital
Shree Dental Care Centre

Train Stations in Ambāla

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambala City
Dhulkot

Bus Stations in Ambāla

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #2065210045

Gas Stations in Ambāla

14 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
IN #1447314538
IN #1447314586
IN #8044204114
IN #8044204115
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indiana petrol pump
Jaggi Petrol Pump
Mohit gas agency(indane)

Banks in Ambāla

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Ambāla

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Regimental Shops

Gyms in Ambāla

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gold's Gym Express

Stadiums & Teams in Ambāla

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ambāla

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXCLarge Airport
Ambala Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Karnal Airport-Small Airport
Patiala Airport-Small Airport
Pinjore Airfield and Flying Club-Small Airport
Sarsawa Air Force StationSWNSmall Airport
Shimla AirportSLVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ambāla

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chief Post Master General
Field Post Office - Air Force
Field Post Office - Air Force

Treatment Centers in Ambāla

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Amanpreet's E.N.T. Care Centre
Anand Clinic
Anita Bhushan Maternity and Nursing Home
Arya Bhushan Maternity and Nursing Home
Dr. Jain Clinic
Dr. Jindal Skin Clinic
Dr. Nagi Clinic
Dr. Rakesh Garg Clinic
Dr. Ram Sarup Sharma Clinic
Dr. Sarita Skin Clinic
ECHS Polyclinic
Garg E.N.T Care
Heart Failure Clinic
Jindal's Clinic
Kohli Skin Care Centre
Krishan Diagnostics and ECG Centre
M.R Clinic
Munjal Real Skin Clinic
Om Dental and Diet Clinic
Pushpa Mohan Nursing Home
S D Nature Cure and Physiotherapy
Sanjivni Eye and Medicare Centre
Shanti Devi Nursing Home
Sharma Clinic
Sri Onkar Eye and Ent Clinic
Swastika Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ambāla

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baoli Sahib
Gurudwara
RR Lines Temple
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Ambāla

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 49
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 9
Bars 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 10
Parks 25
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Ambāla

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Jagdev Engineering

🇮🇳 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambāla

What is the population of Ambāla?

Ambāla has a population of 195,153 residents and is located in India. The population density is 710 people per square mile, spread across 274.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ambāla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,400, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $65 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ambāla?

Ambāla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Ambāla?

The unemployment rate in Ambāla is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $67. There are 73 business establishments in the area, including 9 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Ambāla?

The median home value in Ambāla is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $65.

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