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Gāndhīdhām, India

Gujarat · India

Gāndhīdhām is a large city in Gujarat, India with a population of 247,992. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
247,992 Population 846/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
15.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$22,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population247,992
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density846/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$3,100
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units99,197
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population247,992
Population Density846 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates23.0833°, 70.1333°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation15.1 inches (383 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Gāndhīdhām

Gāndhīdhām is a large city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 247,992. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gāndhīdhām has a population of 247,992 with a density of 846 people per square mile, spread across 293.0 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

247,992
Total Population
846
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
293.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gāndhīdhām vs India Average

The median household income in Gāndhīdhām is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $60, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below 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 65 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Gāndhīdhām vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,100
Avg Weekly Wage$60

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)65

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare59
Retail3

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gāndhīdhām is $22,000, 92% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 99,197 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 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,000
92% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units99,197

Property Tax

Climate in Gāndhīdhām

Gāndhīdhām has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (31.9°C), the coldest is Jan (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 836 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 8.2° / 30.3° 1.6
Feb 22.5°C / 72°F 10.9° / 34.8° 0.1
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 15° / 39.1° 5.4
Apr 30.5°C / 87°F 20.7° / 41.4° 4.8
May 31.9°C / 89°F 24.1° / 42.4° 7.6
Jun 31.7°C / 89°F 26.3° / 40° 105.2
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 25.8° / 35.9° 257.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 24.4° / 34° 268.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 23.5° / 34.4° 157.1
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 19.1° / 35° 20.7
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 13.7° / 33.4° 6.7
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.2° 0.4
Gāndhīdhām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above India avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area293.0 sq mi (758.9 km²)
Population Density846/sq mi
Coordinates23.0833°N, 70.1333°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Apr 22, 2025.

Jan 26, 2001 17 km NW of Bhach?u, India M7.7 39 km
Jan 28, 2001 15 km WSW of R?par, India M5.8 61 km
Jan 26, 2001 22 km NNW of Anj?r, India M5.5 30 km
Apr 6, 2006 13 km E of Bhach?u, India M5.5 44 km
Mar 7, 2006 34 km NE of R?par, India M5.5 110 km
Feb 19, 2001 40 km NW of Bhach?u, India M5.4 54 km
Jan 28, 2001 6 km SE of Bhach?u, India M5.4 32 km
Feb 3, 2001 23 km WNW of R?par, India M5.3 71 km
Jan 26, 2001 17 km E of Bhuj, India M5.3 35 km
Jan 26, 2001 18 km NNW of Anj?r, India M5.2 27 km
Feb 8, 2001 24 km WNW of R?par, India M5.1 70 km
Jun 14, 2020 9 km N of Bhach?u, India M5.1 40 km
Jan 26, 2001 5 km S of Bhach?u, India M5.1 29 km
Jun 19, 2012 39 km NNW of Bhach?u, India M5.0 64 km
Apr 6, 2006 17 km NNE of R?par, India M5.0 91 km
Aug 5, 2003 25 km WNW of R?par, India M5.0 74 km
Mar 19, 2001 26 km WNW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 35 km
Jan 26, 2001 23 km NNW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 45 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km NNE of Bhuj, India M4.9 56 km
Apr 10, 2006 33 km NW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 186 km
2019 Vayu Category 3 274 km
1999 Unnamed Category 3 190 km
1998 Unnamed Category 3 4 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1819 KUTCH Earthquake - 1,543 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 1.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 7.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
September 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Gāndhīdhām has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 67°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gāndhīdhām

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SARASWATI SCHOOL - - - -
SARASWATI SCHOOL - - - -
DPS Gandhidham - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Gāndhīdhām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
64 Bazar
64 Bazar
Sathwara Market
Sathwara Market

Restaurants in Gāndhīdhām

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Green Palace

Cafes in Gāndhīdhām

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee

Cinemas in Gāndhīdhām

2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Om theatre
Rajhans Cinemas

Clinics in Gāndhīdhām

17 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accupressure Health Centre
Agarwal Clinic
Astha Clinic
Dr. Batra's Homeopathic Clinic
Dr. Hirani ENT Clinic
Dr. Rajgor Clinic
Dr. Shukla Panchakarma Clinic
Dr. V D Jethani Family Care Clinic
Mediaid Healthcare Clinic
Natural Skin and Hair Transplant Clinic
Omkar Medical Nursing Home
Pramukhswami Nursing Home
Ridhi Clinic
Sathwik Ayurveda Panchakarma Clinic
Shivam Eye Care, Kachchh
Sowmya Skin Clinic
Zulela Clinic

Dentists in Gāndhīdhām

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic
Relief Children and Dental Hospital

Train Stations in Gāndhīdhām

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gandhidham Junction

Bus Stations in Gāndhīdhām

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gandhidham Bus Station
IN #4287712925

Airports Near Gāndhīdhām

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bhuj AirportBHJMedium Airport
Jamnagar AirportJGAMedium Airport
Kandla AirportIXYMedium Airport
Mundra Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gāndhīdhām

22 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Accupressure Health Centre
Agarwal Clinic
Astha Clinic
Astha Clinic
Dermaway Hair and Skin Clinic
Dheemahi Clinic
Dr. Batra's Homeopathic Clinic
Dr. Hirani ENT Clinic
Dr. Rajgor Clinic
Dr. Shukla Panchakarma Clinic
Dr. V D Jethani Family Care Clinic
Gayatri Clinic
Mediaid Healthcare Clinic
Natural Skin and Hair Transplant Clinic
Omkar Medical Nursing Home
Pramukhswami Nursing Home
Ridhi Clinic
Sathwik Ayurveda Panchakarma Clinic
Shivam Eye Care, Kachchh
Sowmya Skin Clinic
Sparsh Multi Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic
Zulela Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gāndhīdhām

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ambe Temple
Gurudwara
Gurukul Gandhidham
Shiv Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Gāndhīdhām

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 21
Hospitals 59
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 3
Hotels 1
Parks 19
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Gāndhīdhām

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Tuna Fort

🇮🇳 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 Gāndhīdhām

What is the population of Gāndhīdhām?

Gāndhīdhām has a population of 247,992 residents and is located in India. The population density is 846 people per square mile, spread across 293.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gāndhīdhām expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $22,000 (92% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gāndhīdhām?

Gāndhīdhām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches.

How is the job market in Gāndhīdhām?

Gāndhīdhām has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $60. There are 65 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gāndhīdhām?

The median home value in Gāndhīdhām is $22,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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