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Dekan, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Dekan is a small city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 7,951. Elevation: 1,755 ft (535 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,951 Population 23/sq mi density
1,755 ft Elevation 535 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$9,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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People

Population7,951
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,400
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,500
Rent$30
Housing Units3,180
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Population7,951
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Coordinates24.7064°, 75.1044°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (829 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age24.0 years

About Dekan

Dekan is a small city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 7,951. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet (535 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Dekan has a population of 7,951 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 349.6 square miles. The median age is 24.0 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,951
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
24.0yrs
Median Age
38% below India avg
349.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dekan vs India Average

The median household income in Dekan is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $27, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 143 business establishments.

Income: Dekan vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,400
Avg Weekly Wage$27

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)143

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dekan is $9,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,180 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,180

Property Tax

Dekan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area349.6 sq mi (905.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates24.7064°N, 75.1044°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.10"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 2.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 11.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 10.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in

Dekan has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 63°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and February the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Dekan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR Mevad Kandva drama, infotainment MP3 126 kbps

Stadiums & Teams in Dekan

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Airports Near Dekan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kota AirportKTUMedium Airport
Nimach Airport-Small Airport
Ondwa Airport-Small Airport

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 Dekan

What is the population of Dekan?

Dekan has a population of 7,951 residents and is located in India. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 349.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dekan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dekan?

Dekan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in Dekan?

Dekan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $27. There are 143 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dekan?

The median home value in Dekan is $9,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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