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Gadhinglaj, India

Maharashtra · India

Gadhinglaj is a small city in Maharashtra, India with a population of 27,185. Elevation: 2,123 ft (647 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
27,185 Population 3,917/sq mi density
2,123 ft Elevation 647 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
54.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$4,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $90/mo rent

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About Gadhinglaj

Gadhinglaj ([ɡəɖᵊɦiŋɡləd͡z]) is a city in India in the Kolhapur district in the southwest corner of the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located on the banks of the river Hiranyakeshi. It is the Taluka (Tehsil) headquarters of Gadhinglaj Taluka and a subdivision headquarters of the Gadhinglaj Subdivision of the Kolhapur District. It is governed by a municipal council. The rapidly growing city is the third largest in the Kolhapur District, with population of more than 50,000. Places to visit include Samagad fort, temples and beautiful weather.

People

Population27,185
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density3,917/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,000
Per Capita$3,700
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$35,000
Rent$90
Housing Units10,874
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain54.4 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Population27,185
Population Density3,917 / sq mi
Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Coordinates16.2229°, 74.3501°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMaharashtra
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,000
Median Age30.0 years

About Gadhinglaj

Gadhinglaj is a small city in India (Maharashtra) with a population of 27,185. The city sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet (647 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gadhinglaj has a population of 27,185 with a density of 3,917 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,185
Total Population
3,917
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
6.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gadhinglaj vs India Average

The median household income in Gadhinglaj is $4,000, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $71, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 489 business establishments.

Income: Gadhinglaj vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$4,000
95% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,700
Avg Weekly Wage$71

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)489

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gadhinglaj is $35,000, 88% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $90 (92% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,874 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,000
88% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$90
92% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,874

Property Tax

Climate in Gadhinglaj

Gadhinglaj has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 12.2° / 33.4° 2.2
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 13.3° / 37.1° 1.8
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 15.7° / 39.8° 7.0
Apr 29°C / 84°F 18.4° / 40.9° 34.7
May 28.2°C / 83°F 20.4° / 40° 80.5
Jun 25°C / 77°F 20.6° / 34.2° 364.1
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 20.4° / 28.2° 697.0
Aug 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 28.5° 418.5
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 29° 291.4
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 16.1° / 29.2° 210.9
Nov 22°C / 72°F 13.6° / 28.7° 24.4
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 12.7° / 30.6° 13.6
Gadhinglaj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,123 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above India avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,123 ft (647 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (18.0 km²)
Population Density3,917/sq mi
Coordinates16.2229°N, 74.3501°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 20, 2019.

Sep 5, 2000 5 km W of P?tan, India M5.2 138 km
Dec 8, 1993 25 km NNE of L?nja, India M5.1 122 km
Mar 12, 2000 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M5.0 121 km
Feb 1, 1994 5 km SSE of M?khjan, India M5.0 142 km
Mar 14, 2005 28 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 122 km
Aug 28, 1993 21 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 128 km
Apr 6, 2000 19 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.9 128 km
Dec 12, 2009 29 km NW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 119 km
Nov 14, 2009 21 km NNW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 111 km
Apr 17, 2006 27 km NNE of L?nja, India M4.7 118 km
Sep 3, 1993 29 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.7 120 km
Mar 13, 1995 11 km SW of Rahimatpur, India M4.5 147 km
Feb 11, 1998 26 km SSW of P?tan, India M4.5 120 km
Apr 14, 2012 11 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 139 km
Oct 22, 1993 9 km NE of P?tan, India M4.4 141 km
Jun 7, 2005 26 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 115 km
Feb 14, 1998 3 km SSE of M?khjan, India M4.4 144 km
Dec 12, 2009 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.4 121 km
Aug 20, 2007 22 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 129 km
Jan 6, 1991 12 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 172 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 258 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 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 20.1 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 10.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
October 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Gadhinglaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Gadhinglaj

Institution Type Founded Website
Ajara Mahavidyalaya College
Vyankatrao Highschool & Junior College, Ajara College

Schools in Gadhinglaj

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
M.R.Highschool
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Radio Stations near Gadhinglaj

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR Kolhapur infotainment, local news AAC 93 kbps
Nammura Baanuli MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Gadhinglaj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
mandlik library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gadhinglaj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chinchani

Cinemas in Gadhinglaj

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Exhibition
Maratha Chitra Mandir

Bus Stations in Gadhinglaj

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gadhinglaj Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Gadhinglaj

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anant Patil Services Hindustan Petrol Pump Gadhinglaj
IN #4505819947
Reliance Petrol Pump
Warana Petrol Pump

Banks in Gadhinglaj

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HDFC Bank ATM
State Bank of India

Airports Near Gadhinglaj

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manohar International AirportGOXLarge Airport
Belagavi AirportIXGMedium Airport
Kolhapur AirportKLHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gadhinglaj

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Darga
Ganesh Mandir
Gudda Devi Mandir
Hal Laxmi Mandir
Jadeya Sidheshwar Math (Bel Bag)
Jain Shwetambar Temple
Jummah Masjid
Mahalakshmi Temple
Sant Gajanan Maharaj Mandir
Shri 1008 Bhagwan Chandraprabhu Digambar Jain Temple
Veerbhadra Mandir Gadhinglaj
Vittal Rukmini Temple
Vitthal Rukmini 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 Gadhinglaj

What is the population of Gadhinglaj?

Gadhinglaj has a population of 27,185 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,917 people per square mile, spread across 6.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gadhinglaj expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,000, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $35,000 (88% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $90 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gadhinglaj?

Gadhinglaj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.4 inches.

How is the job market in Gadhinglaj?

Gadhinglaj has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $71. There are 489 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gadhinglaj?

The median home value in Gadhinglaj is $35,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $90.

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