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Bhulwāl, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Bhulwāl is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 14,174. Elevation: 1,532 ft (467 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
14,174 Population 53/sq mi density
1,532 ft Elevation 467 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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People

Population14,174
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density53/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

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Home Value$15,000
Rent$40
Housing Units5,670
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Population14,174
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Coordinates32.8371°, 74.8193°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,410 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Bhulwāl

Bhulwāl is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 14,174. The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet (467 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bhulwāl has a population of 14,174 with a density of 53 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,174
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
267.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bhulwāl vs India Average

The median household income in Bhulwāl is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 255 business establishments.

Income: Bhulwāl vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bhulwāl is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,670 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,670

Property Tax

Climate in Bhulwāl

Bhulwāl has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1366 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F -0.5° / 17.5° 128.7
Feb 9.9°C / 50°F -0.5° / 20.1° 91.1
Mar 14.5°C / 58°F 4.2° / 25.9° 121.5
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 9° / 30.3° 98.1
May 23.8°C / 75°F 12.6° / 36.2° 67.1
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 17.3° / 37.6° 86.8
Jul 26.1°C / 79°F 19.9° / 35.4° 285.6
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 19.3° / 30.3° 229.7
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 16.7° / 29.5° 111.4
Oct 18.9°C / 66°F 9.9° / 28.1° 52.1
Nov 14°C / 57°F 5.4° / 24.4° 53.8
Dec 9.8°C / 50°F 1° / 20.8° 40.2
Bhulwāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,532 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above India avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,532 ft (467 m)
Area267.9 sq mi (694.0 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates32.8371°N, 74.8193°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.40"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 101 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 99 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 107 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 100 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 117 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 106 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 88 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 101 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 115 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 134 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 137 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 87 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 140 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 93 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 99 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 114 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 111 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 128 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 98 km
Aug 18, 2013 14 km SE of Kishtw?r, India M4.8 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
March 65°F (19°C) 3.0 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 1.2 in
June 89°F (31°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 13.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 17.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Bhulwāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.4") and November the driest (0.5").

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Museums in Bhulwāl

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Singh Museum
Amar Singh Museum
Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Wadia Museum of Natural History
Wadia Museum of Natural History

Libraries in Bhulwāl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Ranbir Library0.0
Reader’s Paradise Library0.0
Reader’s Paradise Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bhulwāl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahu Plaza
Bahu Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in Bhulwāl

TeamLeagueDivision
B.S.F. Sports Stadium

Airports Near Bhulwāl

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sialkot International AirportSKTLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Rahwali Airport-Small Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport
Sialkot Cantonment Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bhulwāl

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hanuman Mandir, Patoli

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 Bhulwāl

What is the population of Bhulwāl?

Bhulwāl has a population of 14,174 residents and is located in India. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bhulwāl expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bhulwāl?

Bhulwāl has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bhulwāl?

The job market in Bhulwāl faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bhulwāl?

The median home value in Bhulwāl is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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