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Bāba Bakāla, India

Punjab · India

Bāba Bakāla is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 8,946. Elevation: 787 ft (240 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,946 Population 36/sq mi density
787 ft Elevation 240 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 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
$2,800 median income, 7.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$20,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,946
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density36/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,650
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%

Housing

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Home Value$20,000
Rent$45
Housing Units3,578
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Population8,946
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Coordinates31.5555°, 75.2639°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Bāba Bakāla

Bāba Bakāla is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 8,946. The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet (240 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bāba Bakāla has a population of 8,946 with a density of 36 people per square mile, spread across 246.5 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,946
Total Population
36
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
246.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bāba Bakāla vs India Average

The median household income in Bāba Bakāla is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $51, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 161 business establishments.

Income: Bāba Bakāla vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,650
Avg Weekly Wage$51

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above India avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below India avg
Establishments (County)161

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bāba Bakāla is $20,000, 93% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $45 (96% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,578 total housing units in the city. 26.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$20,000
93% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$45
96% below India avg
Rent Burden26.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,578

Property Tax

Bāba Bakāla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 787 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
Area246.5 sq mi (638.3 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates31.5555°N, 75.2639°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 139 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 132 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 135 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 147 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 141 km
Oct 3, 2002 Pakistan M4.6 149 km
Oct 17, 1998 11 km N of P?lampur, India M4.5 142 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 81 km
Jan 26, 1992 11 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.5 135 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 81 km
May 13, 1994 13 km N of Kathua, India M4.4 107 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 96 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 84 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 137 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 42 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 79 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 123 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 141 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.2 141 km
Oct 3, 2012 10 km NW of Dharamsala, India M4.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 91°F (33°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Bāba Bakāla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and November the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Bāba Bakāla

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
desi world radio (USA) (US) MP3
Punjab Rocks Radio classic rock, rock MP3 64 kbps
Desi World Radio MP3

Museums in Bāba Bakāla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jang-e-Azadi Memorial

Libraries in Bāba Bakāla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knowledge Resource Centre (Library)0.0

Bus Stations in Bāba Bakāla

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baba Bakala

Gas Stations in Bāba Bakāla

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #477126602

Stadiums & Teams in Bāba Bakāla

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Airports Near Bāba Bakāla

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Beas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bāba Bakāla

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurudwara Baba Janda Wala sahib ji
Gurudwara Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, Baba Bakala Sahib ਗੁਰੂਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦੁਰ ਜੀ, ਬਾਬਾ ਬਕਾਲਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ

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 Bāba Bakāla

What is the population of Bāba Bakāla?

Bāba Bakāla has a population of 8,946 residents and is located in India. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 246.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bāba Bakāla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $20,000 (93% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $45 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bāba Bakāla?

Bāba Bakāla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Bāba Bakāla?

The unemployment rate in Bāba Bakāla is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $51. There are 161 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bāba Bakāla?

The median home value in Bāba Bakāla is $20,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $45.

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