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Buna Hir, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Buna Hir is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 6,348. Elevation: 5,436 ft (1,657 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
6,348 Population 14/sq mi density
5,436 ft Elevation 1,657 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.7 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

Population6,348
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density14/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 Units2,539
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Population6,348
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Coordinates34.5243°, 74.2030°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (857 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Buna Hir

Buna Hir is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 6,348. The city sits at an elevation of 5,436 feet (1,657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Buna Hir has a population of 6,348 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 460.4 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,348
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
460.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Buna Hir vs India Average

The median household income in Buna Hir 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 114 business establishments.

Income: Buna Hir 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)114

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Buna Hir 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 2,539 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 Units2,539

Property Tax

Buna Hir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,436 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below India avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Area460.4 sq mi (1,192.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates34.5243°N, 74.2030°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below India avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.24"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 21, 2024.

Feb 14, 2004 20 km ENE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.5 95 km
Jan 24, 1992 northwestern Kashmir M5.5 114 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 45 km
Oct 1, 2016 62 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 64 km
Aug 13, 2012 55 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.4 61 km
Nov 1, 2002 54 km SE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 118 km
Feb 26, 2015 23 km E of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 86 km
Apr 5, 1990 53 km SW of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.4 122 km
Feb 14, 2004 21 km NE of Battagram, Pakistan M5.4 96 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 46 km
Nov 3, 2002 61 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.3 105 km
Nov 2, 2002 31 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 127 km
Jun 12, 2019 11 km W of Shingli Bala, Pakistan M5.2 124 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 67 km
Feb 5, 2019 87 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.2 64 km
Mar 20, 2006 49 km NNE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.2 49 km
Oct 10, 2010 14 km SSW of Haripur, Pakistan M5.2 141 km
Mar 14, 2010 70 km SSE of Gilgit, Pakistan M5.2 91 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 60 km
Jul 24, 2015 19 km WSW of Murree, Pakistan M5.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in Driest
December 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in

Buna Hir has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Buna Hir

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
AGS Public School Shaloora
Govt Hr Sec School Ground
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Radio Stations near Buna Hir

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Gas Stations in Buna Hir

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A1 Filling Station Hayan
Evergreen Filling Station
Habib Motors
Indian Oil

Banks in Buna Hir

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Jammu and Kashmir Bank
Jammu and Kashmir Grameen Bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Buna Hir

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Ski Resorts Near Buna Hir

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Drung Bowls 0.0 $0
Trajan Bowl 0.0 $0
Hapat Khud Bowl 0.0 $0
Shaggy's Face 0.0 $0
Sheenmai Bowl 0.0 $0
Apharwat S Bowl 0.0 $0
Apharwat N Bowl 0.0 $0
Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 0.0 $0

Airports Near Buna Hir

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Rawalakot AirportRAZMedium Airport
Muzaffarabad AirportMFGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Buna Hir

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Trehgam Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buna Hir

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Govt BHSS Mosque
Jamia Masjid Batergam
Jamia Masjid Hirri Bala
Jamia Masjid Kababmarg
Jamia Masjid Laderwan
Jamia Masjid Trehgam
Masjid Shareef Kralpora
Masjid Shareef Najar Mohala Kababmarg
Masjid Shareef Shah Mohala Kababmarg
Shiv Temple Trehgam

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 Buna Hir

What is the population of Buna Hir?

Buna Hir has a population of 6,348 residents and is located in India. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 460.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Buna Hir 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 Buna Hir?

Buna Hir has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Buna Hir?

The job market in Buna Hir faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 114 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Buna Hir?

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

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