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Dhamda, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Dhamda is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 9,961. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,961 Population 27/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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People

Population9,961
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density27/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units3,984
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population9,961
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates21.4500°, 81.3167°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Dhamda

Dhamda is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 9,961. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Dhamda has a population of 9,961 with a density of 27 people per square mile, spread across 365.2 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,961
Total Population
27
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
365.2mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Dhamda vs India Average

The median household income in Dhamda is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Dhamda vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Dhamda is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,984 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,984

Property Tax

Dhamda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area365.2 sq mi (945.9 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates21.4500°N, 81.3167°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.39"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hudhud (2014).

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Hudhud Category 1 284 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 96°F (35°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 6.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Dhamda has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 68°F in December to 96°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and November the driest (0.1").

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Libraries in Dhamda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Kumaragupta Central Library0.0

Airports Near Dhamda

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swami Vivekananda AirportRPRMedium Airport
Bhilai Airport-Small Airport
Birwa Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Dhamda

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bhilai Nursing Home
Gupta Nursing Home, Durg
Sharma Multi-speciality Clinic

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 Dhamda

What is the population of Dhamda?

Dhamda has a population of 9,961 residents and is located in India. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 365.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Dhamda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Dhamda?

Dhamda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

How is the job market in Dhamda?

Dhamda has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Dhamda?

The median home value in Dhamda is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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