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Basi, India

Punjab · India

Basi is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 20,288. Elevation: 902 ft (275 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,288 Population 154/sq mi density
902 ft Elevation 275 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
32.8 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

Population20,288
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density154/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$20,000
Rent$45
Housing Units8,115
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Population20,288
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Coordinates30.6885°, 76.4011°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Basi

Basi is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 20,288. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Basi has a population of 20,288 with a density of 154 people per square mile, spread across 131.4 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,288
Total Population
154
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
131.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Basi vs India Average

The median household income in Basi 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 365 business establishments.

Income: Basi vs India

Commute Mode

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)365

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Basi 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 8,115 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 Units8,115

Property Tax

Climate in Basi

Basi has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (35°C), the coldest is Jan (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1013 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.8°C / 53°F 2.6° / 22.8° 46.2
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 4.4° / 27.9° 27.6
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 9.5° / 36.1° 40.9
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 15° / 41.6° 26.3
May 32.7°C / 91°F 20.1° / 46.1° 54.2
Jun 35°C / 95°F 24° / 45.6° 76.4
Jul 31.8°C / 89°F 25.4° / 42.1° 321.1
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 23.9° / 35.8° 238.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 21.4° / 34.9° 137.6
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 33.9° 19.7
Nov 19.2°C / 66°F 10.1° / 30.8° 11.7
Dec 13.7°C / 57°F 3.1° / 26.5° 12.5
Basi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area131.4 sq mi (340.3 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates30.6885°N, 76.4011°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.67"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 9, 2024.

May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 146 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 138 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 104 km
Dec 13, 1990 11 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.7 139 km
Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 79 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 114 km
Sep 12, 1999 6 km SSE of Jubbal, India M4.5 128 km
Aug 1, 2016 15 km WNW of Seoni, India M4.5 89 km
Nov 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Indri, India M4.5 113 km
Oct 8, 2002 15 km NW of Banj?r, India M4.5 139 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 118 km
Nov 8, 1999 17 km ENE of Seoni, India M4.4 110 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 89 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 65 km
Feb 21, 2007 14 km SE of R?mpur, India M4.1 150 km
Sep 4, 2002 3 km N of Rohru, India M4.1 143 km
Aug 27, 2016 2 km ENE of Rohru, India M4.1 143 km
Mar 19, 1998 7 km E of Rohru, India M3.9 148 km
Mar 19, 1998 9 km S of Jubbal, India M3.9 124 km
Aug 9, 2024 7 km WSW of Pāndoh, India M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 90°F (32°C) 1.8 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Basi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 54°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and November the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Basi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bol Punjabi Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Basi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dastaan-e-Shahadat
Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib
Gurudwara Sees Ganj Sahib
Gurudwara Shaheed Buga Sahib

Libraries in Basi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Block 1- Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Government Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Basi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amardas Market
Dabbi Bazar
Dana Mandi
Garg Complex
Grain Market

Clinics in Basi

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bawa Nursing Home - Bassi Pathanan
Mehta Clinic
Mohindra Clinic
Neelam Nursing Home

Dentists in Basi

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Gagan's Multi Speciality Dental Clinic
Makkar Dental Clinic
Muskan Dental Clinic
Rupal Dental Care

Train Stations in Basi

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bassi Pathanam
Noganwan

Stadiums & Teams in Basi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Basi

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXCLarge Airport
Ambala Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Patiala Airport-Small Airport
Pinjore Airfield and Flying Club-Small Airport
Shimla AirportSLVSmall Airport

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 Basi

What is the population of Basi?

Basi has a population of 20,288 residents and is located in India. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 131.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Basi 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 Basi?

Basi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

How is the job market in Basi?

The unemployment rate in Basi 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 365 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Basi?

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

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