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Dalhousie, India

Himachal Pradesh · India

Dalhousie is a small city in Himachal Pradesh, India with a population of 7,601. Elevation: 5,568 ft (1,697 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,601 Population 2,585/sq mi density
5,568 ft Elevation 1,697 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
72.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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About Dalhousie

Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station, near the town of Chamba in Chamba district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated across five hills and has an elevation of 1,970 m (6,460 ft) above sea level. It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Khajjiar and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Chamba town.

People

Population7,601
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,585/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,850
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$35
Housing Units3,040
Rent Burden26.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain72.3 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Population7,601
Population Density2,585 / sq mi
Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Coordinates32.5522°, 75.9466°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceHimachal Pradesh
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation72.3 inches (1,837 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age31.0 years

About Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a small city in India (Himachal Pradesh) with a population of 7,601. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet (1,697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Dalhousie has a population of 7,601 with a density of 2,585 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,601
Total Population
2,585
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below India avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dalhousie vs India Average

The median household income in Dalhousie is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,850 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $55, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Dalhousie vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,850
Avg Weekly Wage$55

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above India avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below India avg
Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dalhousie is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,040 total housing units in the city. 26.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,040

Property Tax

Dalhousie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above India avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,568 ft (1,697 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density2,585/sq mi
Coordinates32.5522°N, 75.9466°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"
90% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.19"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

182 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 57 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 89 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 64 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 63 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 83 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 104 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 87 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 90 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 88 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 72 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 55 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 79 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 89 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 106 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 73 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 5 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 82 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 51 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 52 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake — 19,000 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 18.2 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 17.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 2.6 in

Dalhousie has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and November the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Dalhousie

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Central school for Tibetans — — — —
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Radio Stations near Dalhousie

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Dalhousie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
dalhousie library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dalhousie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chamba Market
Tibetan Refugee market

Hotels in Dalhousie

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DLS Nature Trinket Resort, Dalhousie
Mongas, Hotel & Resort
Nomad Luxe Vista
Sagrika Resort

Restaurants in Dalhousie

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tibetan resturant

Cafes in Dalhousie

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dallhousie Cafe
Monga's Cafe
Mud House
Sharma Fast Food
The Chill Village Cafe
Verma Fast Food
Verma Tea Stall
Viren 24 YAL

Theme Parks in Dalhousie

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NHPC Eco Park

Dentists in Dalhousie

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. sanjeev Dental clinic

Bus Stations in Dalhousie

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dalhousie Bus Station

Airports Near Dalhousie

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport

Post Offices in Dalhousie

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Indian post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dalhousie

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Devi Sheetla Mata
Jai Maa Pohlani
Mani Mahesh View Point
Pohlani Mata Mandir
Shiv Shakti Mandir
St. Francis Church
St. John's Church
Temple
Tibetan Prayer Wheel

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Dalhousie

What is the population of Dalhousie?

Dalhousie has a population of 7,601 residents and is located in India. The population density is 2,585 people per square mile, spread across 2.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dalhousie expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dalhousie?

Dalhousie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.3 inches.

How is the job market in Dalhousie?

The unemployment rate in Dalhousie is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $55. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dalhousie?

The median home value in Dalhousie is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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