Garhshankar, India

Punjab · India

Garhshankar is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 16,955. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

16,955 Population 34/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Garhshankar

Garhshankar is a city in Hoshiarpur district in the state of Punjab, India.

People

Population16,955
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population16,955
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates31.2154°, 76.1415°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (848 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Garhshankar

Garhshankar is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 16,955. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Garhshankar

Garhshankar has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (34.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 4.1° / 22.5° 56.3
Feb 15.8°C / 60°F 5.2° / 27.3° 40.0
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 10.1° / 34.9° 49.3
Apr 27.7°C / 82°F 15.9° / 40.4° 36.1
May 32.1°C / 90°F 19.9° / 45.3° 60.0
Jun 34.5°C / 94°F 24.1° / 45° 84.5
Jul 31.5°C / 89°F 25.2° / 41.4° 338.4
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 23.9° / 35.3° 302.4
Sep 28°C / 82°F 21.7° / 34.3° 135.0
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 16.3° / 33.4° 19.5
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 11.3° / 30.4° 13.4
Dec 14°C / 57°F 4.5° / 26.5° 16.2
Garhshankar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area499.6 sq mi (1,294.0 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates31.2154°N, 76.1415°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.28"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 130 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 127 km
Oct 2, 2012 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India M4.8 147 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 74 km
Dec 13, 1990 11 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.7 129 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 137 km
Oct 2, 2012 26 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.6 136 km
Jun 23, 1991 26 km NE of P?lampur, India M4.6 133 km
Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 134 km
Oct 8, 2002 15 km NW of Banj?r, India M4.5 116 km
Jan 26, 1992 11 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.5 121 km
Aug 27, 2016 6 km NE of R?mpur, India M4.5 149 km
Aug 1, 2016 15 km WNW of Seoni, India M4.5 81 km
Oct 17, 1998 11 km N of P?lampur, India M4.5 118 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 51 km
Sep 12, 1999 6 km SSE of Jubbal, India M4.5 147 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 32 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 57 km
Jul 13, 2013 27 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.4 135 km
Nov 8, 1999 17 km ENE of Seoni, India M4.4 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 91°F (33°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 10.3 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in

Garhshankar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 54°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and November the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Garhshankar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library and museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Garhshankar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grain Market

Cafes in Garhshankar

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CHAI CHURI

Cinemas in Garhshankar

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mahal Palace

Clinics in Garhshankar

7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Bassi's Kalam Ayurvedic Clinic
Dr. Pabla Clinic
Navdeepak Eye Care Centre
Neurotheraphy Centre
Neurotherapy Centre
Rana Clinic
Vaid Meehmal Ayurveda and Panchkarma Centre

Dentists in Garhshankar

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhai Tilku Ji Memorial Dental Hospital
City Dental Lab
New Millennium Multispeciality Dental Clinic and Implant Centre

Train Stations in Garhshankar

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garhshankar
Satnaur Badesron

Bus Stations in Garhshankar

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garhshankar

Airports Near Garhshankar

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXCLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Pinjore Airfield and Flying Club-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garhshankar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
badwal farm sujjon
Gurdwara Sahib

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Garhshankar

What is the population of Garhshankar?

Garhshankar has a population of 16,955 residents and is located in India. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 499.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Garhshankar?

Garhshankar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

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