Chitkul, India

Telangana · India

Chitkul is a small city in Telangana, India with a population of 5,596. Elevation: 1,736 ft (529 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,596 Population 1,711/sq mi density

1,736 ft Elevation 529 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 26°C

34.8 in Annual Rain

Asia / Kolkata Timezone

$3,800 Median Income

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$3,800 median income, 4.2% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$28,000 home value, $65/mo rent

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About Chitkul

Chitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.

People

Population5,596

Median Age29.0 yrs

Density1,711/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$3,800

Per Capita$3,900

Unemployment4.2%

Poverty8.0%

Housing

C+

Home Value$28,000

Rent$65

Housing Units2,238

Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)

Rain34.8 in/yr

Sunny Days273/yr

Elevation1,736 ft (529 m)

Population	5,596
Population Density	1,711 / sq mi
Elevation	1,736 ft (529 m)
Coordinates	17.5587°, 78.2226°
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata
Country	🇮🇳 India
State / Province	Telangana
Average Temperature	80°F (26°C)
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation	34.8 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$3,800
Median Age	29.0 years

About Chitkul

Chitkul is a small city in India (Telangana) with a population of 5,596. The city sits at an elevation of 1,736 feet (529 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chitkul has a population of 5,596 with a density of 1,711 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age is 29.0 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,596

Total Population

1,711

People / sq mi

29.0yrs

Median Age

25% below India avg

3.3mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chitkul vs India Average

The median household income in Chitkul is $3,800, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,900 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $75, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 101 business establishments.

Income: Chitkul vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$3,800
	95% below India avg
Per Capita Income	$3,900
Avg Weekly Wage	$75

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.2%
	17% above India avg
Poverty Rate	8.0%
	35% below India avg
Establishments (County)	101

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chitkul is $28,000, 90% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $65 (94% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,238 total housing units in the city. 26.6% 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	$28,000
	90% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$65
	94% below India avg
Rent Burden	26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	2,238

Property Tax

Climate in Chitkul

Chitkul has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (33°C), the coldest is Dec (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 872 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	23°C / 73°F	16° / 29.9°	10.5
Feb	25.4°C / 78°F	18.3° / 32.4°	9.1
Mar	28.6°C / 83°F	21.3° / 35.8°	19.2
Apr	31.2°C / 88°F	24.5° / 38°	25.5
May	33°C / 91°F	26.4° / 39.7°	29.6
Jun	30°C / 86°F	24.6° / 35.4°	107.2
Jul	27.4°C / 81°F	22.9° / 31.8°	167.4
Aug	26.5°C / 80°F	22.5° / 30.5°	219.3
Sep	26.8°C / 80°F	22.4° / 31.2°	138.1
Oct	26.2°C / 79°F	20.9° / 31.4°	119.3
Nov	24.2°C / 76°F	18° / 30.3°	23.3
Dec	22.4°C / 72°F	15.3° / 29.4°	3.9

Chitkul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 1,736 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	79.5°F
	47% above India avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,736 ft (529 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density	1,711/sq mi
Coordinates	17.5587°N, 78.2226°W
Timezone	Asia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"

8% below India avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M5.0 on Oct 29, 1993.

Oct 29, 1993	11 km SSE of Chincholi, India	M5.0	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Unnamed (1996).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1996	Unnamed	Category 1	201 km
1990	Unnamed	Category 4	202 km
1989	Gay	Category 4	264 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Driest
February	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
March	83°F (29°C)	0.3 in
April	89°F (31°C)	0.7 in
May	91°F (33°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
June	85°F (29°C)	4.4 in
July	80°F (26°C)	8.5 in	Wettest
August	78°F (26°C)	8.2 in
September	79°F (26°C)	8.2 in
October	78°F (25°C)	2.9 in
November	73°F (23°C)	0.5 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.1 in	Coldest

Chitkul has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 70°F in December to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Chitkul

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
AIR Hyderabad A	news talk	AAC 95 kbps
Air Telugu	news talk	UNKNOWN
Fm Rainbow Hyderabad	easy listening	UNKNOWN

Museums in Chitkul

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
AFA Museum
B M Birla Planetarium
B M Birla Planetarium
B M Birla Science Museum
B M Birla Science Museum
B.R.Ambedkar Statue
B.R.Ambedkar Statue
Dinosaurium
Dinosaurium
Horticulture Dept and Museum
Horticulture Dept and Museum
Kalakriti art Gallery
Kalakriti art Gallery
Saifabad Mint Museum
Saifabad Mint Museum
Taramati Baradari
Taramati Baradari
Telangana State Archaeology Museum
Telangana State Archaeology Museum
Tribal Museum
Tribal Museum
ultimus
ultimus

Libraries in Chitkul

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Admin Block		0.0
CRC		0.0
CRC		0.0
Delta Reading Room and Library		0.0
Delta Reading Room and Library		0.0
Delta Reading Room and Library		0.0
Free Book Library		0.0
Free Book Library		0.0
grampanchayat		0.0
IIIT-H Library		0.0
IIT Hyderabad Library		0.0
Indira Gandhi Memorial Library		0.0
jntu library		0.0
jntu library		0.0
JNTU Library		0.0
JNTUH UL		0.0
JNTUH UL		0.0
Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Library		0.0
Marri BalReddy library		0.0
Reading room		0.0
SBIRD Library		0.0
Shaikpet Library		0.0
Student Library		0.0
Study Guru Reading Room		0.0
Study Guru Reading Room		0.0
Study Guru Reading Room		0.0
Study Guru Reading Room		0.0
Sundarayya Vignana Kendram		0.0
Wipro Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Chitkul

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
BDL Market
Fish Market
FIsh Market
FIsh Market
FIsh Market
FIsh Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Fish Market
Gudimalkapur Flower Market
Gudimalkapur Flower Market
Gudimalkapur Flower Market
Heritage Milk Centre
Heritage Milk Centre
Heritage Milk Centre
Home Studio
Home Studio
Home Studio
Home Studio
Home Studio
Marina skies
Marina skies
Marina skies
Marina skies
market
market
Market entrance
Market place
Market place
Market place
Market place
Market place
Market Yard
mekala mandi
Monday Market
Raitu Bazar
Rhythu Bazar
Rhythu Bazar
Rhythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar
Rythu Bazar, Falaknuma
Rythu Bazar, Mehdipatnam
rytu Bazar
rytu Bazar
rytu Bazar
Shapur vegetable market
Shapur vegetable market
Shapur vegetable market
SRT Nagar Market
SRT Nagar Market
SRT Nagar Market
SRT Nagar Market
SRT Nagar Market
thursday market
vegetable Market
vegetable market
vegetable Market
vegetable Market
vegetable Market
vegetable Market
Vegetable Market

Breweries in Chitkul

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Red Rhino
Red Rhino
Red Rhino

Stadiums & Teams in Chitkul

Team	League	Division








Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy Indoor Stadium
Quli Qutub Shah Stadium
Quli Qutub Shah Stadium
Rajalingaiah Kabaddi Stadium

Airports Near Chitkul

7 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Large Airport
Begumpet Airport	BPM	Medium Airport
Bidar Airport / Bidar Air Force Station	IXX	Medium Airport
Dundigul Air Force Academy	-	Medium Airport
Hakimpet Airport	-	Small Airport
Nadirgul Airport	-	Small Airport
Viraf Airstrip	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Chitkul

135 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Abhi ENT Clinic
Akhil Clinic
Akhil Clinic
Alavi Eye Clinic
Alavi Eye Clinic
Amrutha Multi Speciality Clinics
Aparna Homeo Clinic
Aparna Homeo Clinic
Apple Diagnostic & Medical Centre, S.R nagar
Apple Diagnostic & Medical Centre, S.R nagar
Asha Clinic
Asha Clinic
Aswini Diabetic Centre & Multi-Speciality Clinics
B.Gandhi First Aid Center
Basa balram Clinic
Basa balram Clinic
Best Clinics
Best Clinics
Bhadra Diagnostic Centre
Bharath Nagar Clinic
Bharath Nagar Clinic
Bhavani Poly Clinic
Bhavani Poly Clinic
CGHS Dispensary No.IV,Begumpet
CGHS Dispensary No.IV,Begumpet
CGHS Dispensary No.X,Ameerpet
CGHS Dispensary No.X,Ameerpet
Children Hospital
Chitlus Clinic
Clear Sight Eye Clinic
Clear Sight Eye Clinic
Dr. Prakash Bhatia, Dr. Chandra Bhatia
Dr. Prakash Bhatia, Dr. Chandra Bhatia
Dr.P. Sudershan Reddy
Dr.Rao SRR Homeopathy
E.N.T Clinic
E.N.T Clinic
ENT Clinic, KPHB
ENT Clinic, Madhura Naga
ENT Clinic, Madhura Naga
Esani Diabetes & Multi Speciality Center
G.K.Poly Clinic
Genesis Clinics
Genesis Clinics
Gopal Clinic
IDEA Clinics
Ideal clinic
Ideal clinic
Ishta Woman & Children Clinic
JN Clinic and diagnostics
Jogratna Firstaid Centre
Jogratna Firstaid Centre
Jyothi Clinic
Kalpataru Homoeopathy clinic, Madhuranagar
Kalpataru Homoeopathy clinic, Madhuranagar
Keerthi Clinic
Keerthi Clinic
Kerala Ayurveda & Spa
Kidzee Children Clinic
Kidzee Children Clinic
KSR Eye Clinic
KSR Eye Clinic
L.V. Eye Care Centre
L.V. Eye Care Centre
Laxmi Sai Clinic
Laxmi Sai Clinic
Mamatha Clinic
Manikanta Clinic
Maxi vision eye clinic
medical clinic
Murthy nursing home
Narsimha Clinic
Narsimha Clinic
Neo Vision Eye Care Centre
Neo Vision Eye Care Centre
Om sai poly clinic
Om sai poly clinic
Omega Clinics
Padmavathi Clinic, Erragadda
Padmavathi Clinic, Erragadda
Positive Homeopathy clinic
Positive Homeopathy clinic
Punarvasu Clinic
Punarvasu Clinic
Raghu Gastero & Liver Clinic
Red Hills Poly Clinic
SAAVI CLINICS
SAAVI CLINICS
Safe Cure Homeo Clinic
Safe Cure Homeo Clinic
Sai Krishna Teja Homoeo Clinic
Sai Krishna Teja Homoeo Clinic
Sai Orthopaedic Clinic
Sai Orthopaedic Clinic
Sai Sadan Skin & Gynecologist Clinic
Sai Sadan Skin & Gynecologist Clinic
Sathya Veda Super Speciality Clinic
Sathya Veda Super Speciality Clinic
Siri Clinic
Siva Homeo Care Clinic
Siva Homeo Care Clinic
Sri Akshith Clinic
Sri Laxmi Clinic
Sri Sai Clinic
Sri Sai Krishna Polyclinic
Sri Vibhav Health Care
Sri Vibhav Health Care
Srinivasa Clinic, Chinthal
Srinivasa clinic, Vengal Rao Nagar
Srinivasa clinic, Vengal Rao Nagar
Srinivasa poly clinic and diagnostics
Srinivasa poly clinic and diagnostics
SRL Diagnostics
Sushmitha Clinic
Tru Dental Care
UMA clinic
UMA clinic
Urban Primary Health Centre
Urban Primary Health Centre
Urban Primary Health Centre, Begum Bazar
Urban Primary Health Centre, Doodbowli
Urban Primary Health Centre, E.S.I
Urban Primary Health Centre, E.S.I
Urban Primary Health Centre, Film Nagar
Urban Primary Health Centre, Guddimalkapur
Urban Primary Health Centre, Khairtabad
Urban Primary Health Centre, Khairtabad
Urban Primary Health Centre, Showkath Nagar
Urban Primary Health Centre, Showkath Nagar
Vaidya Clinic
Vaikhan Hospitals
Vaikhan Hospitals
Vijaya Gayatri Clinic
Well being obesity & Pain Clinic
Well being obesity & Pain Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chitkul

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Hanuman Temple
Venu gopala swamy Temple

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 Chitkul

What is the population of Chitkul?

Chitkul has a population of 5,596 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,711 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chitkul expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,800, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $28,000 (90% 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 Chitkul?

Chitkul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°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 Chitkul?

Chitkul has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $75. There are 101 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chitkul?

The median home value in Chitkul is $28,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $65.

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