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Dehradun, India

Uttarakhand · India

Dehradun is a major city in Uttarakhand, India with a population of 522,081. Elevation: 2,178 ft (664 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
522,081 Population 1,899/sq mi density
2,178 ft Elevation 664 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
73.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$2,500 median income, 6.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population522,081
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,899/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,500
Per Capita$2,600
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty12.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$15,000
Rent$35
Housing Units208,832
Rent Burden27.4%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain73.7 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation2,178 ft (664 m)
Population522,081
Population Density1,899 / sq mi
Elevation2,178 ft (664 m)
Coordinates30.3244°, 78.0339°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceUttarakhand
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.7 inches (1,871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,500
Median Age28.0 years

About Dehradun

Dehradun is a major city in India (Uttarakhand) with a population of 522,081. The city sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet (664 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Dehradun has a population of 522,081 with a density of 1,899 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age is 28.0 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

522,081
Total Population
1,899
People / sq mi
28.0yrs
Median Age
28% below India avg
274.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dehradun vs India Average

The median household income in Dehradun is $2,500, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $50, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 148 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Income: Dehradun vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$2,500
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,600
Avg Weekly Wage$50

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.0%
67% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.0%
3% below India avg
Establishments (County)148

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare70
Retail6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dehradun is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 208,832 total housing units in the city. 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden27.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units208,832

Property Tax

Climate in Dehradun

Dehradun has an average annual temperature of 17.8°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jun (25.9°C), the coldest is Jan (8.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1440 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.3°C / 47°F 0.1° / 19.1° 63.0
Feb 10.4°C / 51°F -0.4° / 22° 44.9
Mar 15.3°C / 60°F 4.9° / 27.5° 58.4
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 9.5° / 31.9° 40.4
May 23.5°C / 74°F 12.8° / 35.9° 70.2
Jun 25.9°C / 79°F 16.3° / 36° 114.6
Jul 23.8°C / 75°F 19° / 31.5° 443.0
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 18.7° / 28.1° 344.7
Sep 21.6°C / 71°F 16.1° / 27.3° 206.9
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.8° 28.6
Nov 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 22.4° 9.1
Dec 10.1°C / 50°F 1.4° / 20.1° 16.0
Dehradun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,178 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,178 ft (664 m)
Area274.9 sq mi (712.0 km²)
Population Density1,899/sq mi
Coordinates30.3244°N, 78.0339°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.7"
94% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.99"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 7, 2023.

Oct 19, 1991 32 km E of Uttark?shi, India M6.8 87 km
Mar 28, 1999 9 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M6.6 133 km
Mar 28, 1999 12 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M5.4 130 km
Mar 30, 1999 10 km WSW of P?palkoti, India M5.3 125 km
Feb 6, 2017 36 km NW of P?palkoti, India M5.1 114 km
Apr 6, 1999 10 km W of P?palkoti, India M5.1 124 km
Feb 9, 2012 20 km NNE of Barkot, India M5.1 77 km
Jul 22, 2007 Uttaranchal, India M5.1 65 km
Sep 21, 2009 Uttaranchal, India M5.0 116 km
May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 92 km
Apr 7, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 123 km
May 27, 2003 18 km NW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 123 km
Apr 18, 1999 23 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 122 km
Apr 14, 1999 22 km SSW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 122 km
Dec 18, 1990 14 km ENE of Rudrapray?g, India M4.9 104 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 145 km
Jun 20, 2011 22 km NNW of P?palkoti, India M4.9 129 km
Oct 20, 1991 24 km ENE of Uttark?shi, India M4.9 81 km
Apr 1, 2015 11 km SE of P?palkoti, India M4.9 142 km
Jun 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Pauri, India M4.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
June 85°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 22.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 23.0 in Wettest
September 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in

Dehradun has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and November the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Dehradun

Institution Type Founded Website
Academy of Management Studies College
Alpine college College
Ambassadors School College
DAV COLLEGE College
Dehradun College of Art College
DIT University University
Doon University University Visit →
Drona's College College Visit →
Forest Research Institute University
Gautam Buddha Chikitsa Mahavidyalaya College Visit →
Government Girls Polytechnic Dehradun College
Government ITI College Visit →
Government Polytechnic Dehradun College
Graphic Era (Deemed to be) University University Visit →
Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun Campus University Visit →
ground College
Guru Nanak College of Pharmaceutical Sciences College Visit →
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Uttarakhand Medical Education University University Visit →
Himgiri Zee University University
IMS Unison Unversity University
Indian Institute Of Remote Sensing College Visit →
Institute of Cooperative Management College
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration College Visit →
Maa Gange Institute of Hotel Management College
Maya Institute of Technology & Management College Visit →
NIMBUS Academy Of Management College Visit →
SGRR PG College College
Shivalik Institute Of Ayurved & Research College
THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN College
Tula's Institute College
University Of Petroleum and Energy Studies - UPES University
Uttaranchal College of Science & Technology College Visit →
Uttaranchal University University Visit →
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University University

Schools in Dehradun

88+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oxford School of Excellence
badminton
Mahendra ground
madrasa islamia school
The Asian School
Kendriya Vidyalaya OLF
Shikshankur The Global School
Primary School
K. V. ONGC School
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
St. Thomas' College
sarkari school
SLV
Doon International
Summer Valley
Doon Girls
Government Dayanand Inter College
Touchwood School
Apollo International School
Scholars Home School
CNI boys school
St. Patrick School
Sharp Memorial Blind School
New Doon Blossoms
Delhi Public School, Kalagaon,Dehradun
Graphic Era Global School
St. Paul's High School
Brightlands School
Scholars Home grounds
Union World School
Garhi Boys School
KV Birpur
Football Grounds,SJA
St. Mary's Sec. School
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
Cambrian Hall School
Convent of Jesus and Mary
The Doon School
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Thomas' College
Pop corn kids school
Garhwal Rifle War Memorial School
Tulas apartment
Haath bazar
Oxford School of Excellence
Haath bazar
sarkari school
badminton
Mahendra ground
madrasa islamia school
Saraswati Vidya Mandir
The Asian School
K. V. ONGC School
Kendriya Vidyalaya No.1
St. Thomas' College
Tulas apartment
SLV
Doon International
Summer Valley
Doon Girls
Apollo International School
Scholars Home School
CNI boys school
Jaswant Modern School
Convent of Jesus & Mary
Guru Nanak Inter college
Scholars Home grounds
Rajaram Mohan Roy Academy
Arya Inter College Subhash Nagar
Jaswant Modern School
Woodstock School
Convent of Jesus & Mary
Guru Nanak Inter college
Col. Brown Cambridge Scool
Prakriti Valley School
ITITI Doon Sanskratik School
Brightlands School
Col. Brown Cambridge Scool
Garhi Boys School
KV Birpur
Football Grounds,SJA
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology
Cambrian Hall School
Convent of Jesus and Mary
The Doon School
St. Joseph's Academy
St. Thomas' College
Pop corn kids school
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Radio Stations near Dehradun

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dehradun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
PROPOSED SITE
Timber Engineering Museum

Libraries in Dehradun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kilachand Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Mussoorie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dehradun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cross Road Mall
JHANDA MOHALLA
Local Vegetable Market
RAM LEELA BAZAR
Rama Market
Sabzi Mandi
Tibetan market
Tibetan Market

Hotels in Dehradun

21 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ajanta
Clarks Inn
FabExpress Central Plaza
Four Points by Sheraton Dehradun Hotel
Him Palace
Hotel Aketa
Hotel Central Palace
Hotel Embassy
Hotel Grand Legacy Prime
Hotel Madhuban
Hotel Park View Premium
Hotel Radiance
Hotel Royal
Hotel Sunrise
Le Roi
Lemontree Hotel
Pacific Hotel
Ramada Dehradun Chakrata Road
Six Senses Vana
Soho
Super OYO Green Comfort

Restaurants in Dehradun

34 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anandam
Asli Pappu Dhaba
Basil Cafe & Restaurant
Cafe de Piccolo
Countdown restruanut
Domino's Pizza
Doon Dharbaar
Flavours Of India
Gaylord Xpress
Gulab Restaurant
Hotel Boulevard
Hotel President
Jaideep
Kalra Sweet Shop
Kalsang Friend's Corner
Kamboj Sweet Shop
KC Soup Bar
Kumar Sweet Shop
Kumar Vegetarian
Lords Barbecue
Masters' Dining Room
Mota Show Sweets and Vegetarian Restraunt
Nanking Restaurant
Nazim's Kathi Roll
Pizza Hut
Publique Bistro
Punjab Grill
Punjab Restaurant
South Indian Vibes
T bistro
The Black Pearl
The Cosmopolitan
Uttarkhand Food Junction
Vue

Cafes in Dehradun

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bottle Kirchen & Co
Cafe Commune
Cafe HEADQUARTERS
Kalsang Ama Cafe
Madogiri Pizzeria
Marigold Cafe
MINISTRY OF CLUB
NANYS BAKERY
sunset bistro CAFE
The Swings Cafe

Cinemas in Dehradun

7 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carnival Cinemas
Chayadeep
Krishna Palace
Natraj Cinema
Orient Cinema
Payal Cinema
Prabhat

Theatres in Dehradun

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Art and Media Center
Music School Hall
Rose Bowl

Theme Parks in Dehradun

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FUN AND FOOD

Clinics in Dehradun

31 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aadya heart care centre
Amoli Clinic
Amritsar Eye Clinic
Arora Dental Care Clinic
Bhartari Nursing Home
Care Clinic
CGHS Dispensary
Chaurasia Nursing Home
Dr Gaurav Gupta joint replacement and arthroscopy surgeon Dehradun
Dr Vineet Tyagi Clinic
Dr. Bangali Clinic
Dr. Kala ENT Centre
Dr. Rakesh ENT Clinic
Dr. Rukmani Nursing Home
Dr. Satish Kumar-Dental Clinic
Drishti Eye Institute
Gaur Ortho And Gynae Clinic
GMS Mangal Clinic & Diagnostics
Hari Ram Kohli Nursing Home
Kiranti Nursing and Maternity Home
M.M. Gupta Clinic
Meher Hospital (Vaish Nursing Home)
Mother and Child Care Clinic
New Look Laser Clinic
Nisha Nursing Home
Pathak Urology & Stone Clinic
Rawal Nursing Home and Polyclinic
Rewati Nursing Home, Dehradun
Swasthya Multispeciality Clinic
Tewari Nursing Home
The Eye Clinic Centre For Retina and Laser

Dentists in Dehradun

8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic, Dehradun
Doon Dental Clinic & Implant Centre - Dr. Sonia Ahuja
Dr. Yash's Dental Clinic and Implant Centre
Ivorycare Dental Clinic
Rana Dental Care & Implant Centre
Sai Dental Clinic
Shalom Multi Speciality Family Dental Clinic
Yash Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Dehradun

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

V Care Pet Clinic

Train Stations in Dehradun

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dehradun

Bus Stations in Dehradun

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mussoorie bus stand
Shastradhara bus stand

Gas Stations in Dehradun

16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashirwad Petrol Pump
Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
HP petroleum
IBP PUMP
IN #13272415996
IN #13789355685
IN #2387026837
IN #2387026840
IN #5003214822
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Nayara
Shaktimaan Filling Station

Banks in Dehradun

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almora Urban Co-Operative bank
Central Bank Of India
ICICI Bank
IDFC First Bank
Nainital Bank
PNB
Punjab National Bank
SBI Zonal Headquarter
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
Uttarkhand Gramin Bank

Shopping Malls in Dehradun

6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrio Mall
crossroads mall K
Pacific Mall
Parsvnath Eleganza Mall,
Vikas Mall
Vishal Mart

Gyms in Dehradun

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Ikigai Fitness Club
Yoga School

Stadiums & Teams in Dehradun

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Dehradun

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dehradun Jolly Grant AirportDEDMedium Airport
Maa Ganga Airport UttarkashiSmall Airport
Sarsawa Air Force StationSWNSmall Airport

Post Offices in Dehradun

10 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chironwali Post office
Chironwali Post office
City Post Office
City Post Office
Dalanwala Sub Post Office
Dalanwala Sub Post Office
Garhi Cantt Post Office
General Post office
Sub post office
Sub post office

Treatment Centers in Dehradun

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Dullet Foundation - Nasha mukti Kendra

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dehradun

57 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Agape Church
Agape Church
Baba Garib Das Ashram
Bala Sundari Mandir
Buddhist Temple
Dakhbari Sangati Vineyard
Darbar Sahib Sri Guru Ram Rai Maharaja
Dhamma Salila
Durga Maa Mandir
Gurudwara
Gurudwara Sahib
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Temple
Harihar baba siddhpeeth Mandir
Jakhan Mosque
Jhanda g Darbar sahib
Kali Mandir
Kandoli Masjid
Kulhan Church
Laxminarayan mandir
Maa Kali Shiv Mandir
mandir
Mazar Peer Baba
Methodist Church, Nehrugram
Moravian Church
Pahalwan Baba Temple
PanchMukhi Hanuman Mandir
Panchpeepleswermahadev Hanuman Temple
Radha Krishna Mandir
Ramakrishna Mission Ashram
Sai Shiv Sakti Mandir
Shani Dev Temple
Shani Mandir
Shiv Mandir
Shiv mandir
Shiv mandir
Shiv Mandir
Shiv Mandir
Shiv Mandir Kandoli
Shiva Temple
Shree Gyaneshwar Shiv Mandir
Shri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara
Shri Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib
Shri Mata Mandir
Shri Shri Ma Anandmayi Vishwa Mandir
Shrigeri Sharadhamba Shiv Mandhir
shrine of Nag devta
St Francis Catholic Church
St Francis Catholic Church
St. John's Anglican Church
St. John's Anglican Church
St. Mary’s Church
St. Thomas Church
St. Thomas Church
Tapkeshwar Temple
TEMPLE
Temple

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UFO Sightings
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Dehradun

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 32
Hospitals 64
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 28
Cafes 6
Bars 2
Supermarkets 6
Banks 16
Museums 1
Hotels 20
Parks 33
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 38

Things to See Near Dehradun

14 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • 14 R(S)
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Radhanath Sikdar Peak
🌄 Viewpoints (12)
  • • chitra sadan
  • • Doon Valley Viewpoint
  • • George Everest House
  • • George Everest Peak
  • • Jharipani Waterfall
  • + 7 more

🇮🇳 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dehradun

What is the population of Dehradun?

Dehradun has a population of 522,081 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,899 people per square mile, spread across 274.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dehradun expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,500, 97% 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 $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dehradun?

Dehradun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.7 inches.

How is the job market in Dehradun?

The unemployment rate in Dehradun is 6.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $50. There are 148 business establishments in the area, including 28 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Dehradun?

The median home value in Dehradun is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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