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Gandhinagar, India

Gujarat · India

Gandhinagar is a large city in Gujarat, India with a population of 292,797. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
292,797 Population 4,284/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
28.2 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
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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

Population292,797
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density4,284/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units117,119
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population292,797
Population Density4,284 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates23.2167°, 72.6833°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is a large city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 292,797. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gandhinagar has a population of 292,797 with a density of 4,284 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

292,797
Total Population
4,284
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
68.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gandhinagar vs India Average

The median household income in Gandhinagar 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 59 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Income: Gandhinagar vs India

Commute Mode

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)59

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare50
Retail1

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gandhinagar 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 117,119 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 Units117,119

Property Tax

Climate in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (34.5°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 842 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 12.2° / 27.7° 1.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 14.7° / 30.8° 0.6
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 19.4° / 35.8° 1.0
Apr 32°C / 90°F 24.2° / 39.8° 2.0
May 34.5°C / 94°F 27.4° / 41.6° 7.0
Jun 33.3°C / 92°F 27.7° / 38.9° 111.0
Jul 30°C / 86°F 26.2° / 33.8° 315.8
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.3° / 32.2° 259.1
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25° / 33.6° 130.3
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 22° / 35.5° 11.5
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 17.3° / 33° 2.3
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.3° 0.3
Gandhinagar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area68.3 sq mi (177.0 km²)
Population Density4,284/sq mi
Coordinates23.2167°N, 72.6833°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 5, 2019.

Sep 2, 2010 7 km S of H?rij, India M4.0 92 km
Jun 5, 2019 6 km SSE of ?bu, India M4.0 147 km
Jul 17, 2004 Gujarat, India M3.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 3 167 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 264 km
1982 Unnamed Category 1 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Gandhinagar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 67°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Gandhinagar

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Choudri College
Hillwoods School
Gujarat Police Academy, Karai
Govt. Primery School
School of Achiever
St. Xavier's High School
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Radio Stations near Gandhinagar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR VBS Ahmedabad bollywood, gujarati UNKNOWN

Museums in Gandhinagar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashram Building
Ashram Building
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Dandi Kutir (Salt Mount) Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Kochrab Ashram
Kochrab Ashram
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
NC Mehta Gallery
NC Mehta Gallery
Sabarmati Ashram
Sanskar Kendra - City Museum
Sanskar Kendra - City Museum
Sardar Patel National Memorial
Sardar Patel National Memorial
Swaminarayan Museum
Swaminarayan Museum
Vechaar: Utensils Museum
Vechaar: Utensils Museum

Libraries in Gandhinagar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ahmedabad Bar Association Advocate Library0.0
B.N.Library0.0
B.N.Library0.0
British Library, Ahmedabad0.0
British Library, Ahmedabad0.0
Central Library0.0
Chandrakant Baxi Muncipal Library0.0
Chandrakant Baxi Muncipal Library0.0
Dr.Shyama Prashad Mukharji Muncipal Library0.0
Dr.Shyama Prashad Mukharji Muncipal Library0.0
Gorvardhan AM Tripathi Muncipal Library0.0
Gorvardhan AM Tripathi Muncipal Library0.0
Gujarat University Library0.0
Gyan Bhandar0.0
Harivallabhdas Kalidas Library0.0
Jayotindra Dave Muncipal Library0.0
Jayotindra Dave Muncipal Library0.0
Kavi Ramanlal Vasantlal Desai Muncipal Library0.0
Kavi Ramanlal Vasantlal Desai Muncipal Library0.0
Lilavati Lalbhai Library0.0
Maneklal Jethalal Library0.0
Maneklal Jethalal Public Library0.0
Maneklal Jethalal Public Library0.0
Mini Library (Hostel Area)0.0
Patel.K.K.Muni Library0.0
Patel.K.K.Muni Library0.0
RA.B.GI.U Muncipal Library0.0
RA.B.GI.U Muncipal Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Swa.Lalbhai Kundivala Muncipal Library0.0
Swa.Lalbhai Kundivala Muncipal Library0.0
V.N.Shah Library0.0
V.N.Shah Library0.0
Vikram Sarabhai Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gandhinagar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ahmedabad Historic Gujari Bazaar (Sunday Market)
Ahmedabad Historic Gujari Bazaar (Sunday Market)
APMC Market
CHANDLODIA MARKET
CHANDLODIA MARKET
fish market
fish market
fruit and vegetable market
Jamalpur Market
Kabadi market
Kabadi market
Madhupura Market
meat market
meat market
Old Gujari Bazaar (Sunday Market)
Reliance Market
Sector 21 Market
Thakorbaug Market
Wholesale Market Yard

Hotels in Gandhinagar

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Grand Vinayak Hotel

Cinemas in Gandhinagar

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White screen cinemas
White Screen Cinemas

Theatres in Gandhinagar

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Panchayat Circle (New PC)
Rangmanch OAT, IIT Gandhinagar

Monuments in Gandhinagar

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Common Passage
Lal Minar

Zoos in Gandhinagar

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indroda Nature Park

Clinics in Gandhinagar

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aatrey Ayurvedic Clinic
Keshavam Eye Clinic
Pankti Clinic

Dentists in Gandhinagar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Bharatbhai Patel's Multispeciality Dental Hospital and Implant Clinic

Veterinaries in Gandhinagar

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

General Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Gandhinagar

5 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akshardham
Juna Sachivalaya
Randesan
Raysan
Sachivalaya

Gas Stations in Gandhinagar

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #922315028
IOC
Kalpataru Filling Station

Banks in Gandhinagar

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank

Gyms in Gandhinagar

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brave Lions Den MMA Fitness Gym
IITGN Gym
Muscle Freak Gym
Yoga

Stadiums & Teams in Gandhinagar

TeamLeagueDivision
EKA Arena (The Arena/TransStadia Arena)
Narendra Modi Stadium
Police Stadium

Airports Near Gandhinagar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sardar Vallabh Patel International AirportAMDLarge Airport
Mehsana AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gandhinagar

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aatrey Ayurvedic Clinic
Akshar Clinic
Anshul Homoeopathy Clinic
Atharva Clinic
Dr Dipak L Mehta Clinic
Dr. Charulata Harshe Clinic
Dr. Kartik Mehta and Shrey Nurshing Home
Dr. P S Patel Clinic
Dr. Vijay B. Oza's Clinic
Foram Clinic for Children
Health Focus Physiotherapy Clinic
Keshavam Eye Clinic
Narayani ENT Clinic
Navkar Clinic & Health Care
Niramay Clinic
Pankti Clinic
Radhe Clinic
Sarthak Clinic
Sharada Medical Nursing Home and Eye Care Pvt. Ltd.
Shivam Clinic
Shrey Maternity and Nursing Home
Skin and Cosmetology Clinic
Urmi Homeopathic Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gandhinagar

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Akshardham Temple Complex
Ambe Mata Temple
House of Prayer
House of Prayer
Jumma Masjid
Limbaj temple
Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church
Momai maa Temple
Shree Govardhan Nathji Ni Haveli
Shree Vaijnath Malaneshwar Mahadev Temple
Sri Siddi Vinayak Mandir
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Gandhinagar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 48
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 4
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 3
Parks 21
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Gandhinagar

2 places within 15 km

🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Sadara Fort
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Indroda Broken Fort - K2

🇮🇳 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 Gandhinagar

What is the population of Gandhinagar?

Gandhinagar has a population of 292,797 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,284 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar?

Gandhinagar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Gandhinagar?

Gandhinagar 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 59 business establishments in the area, including 4 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Gandhinagar?

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

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