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Jalah, India

Assam · India

Jalah is a small city in Assam, India with a population of 6,468. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
6,468 Population 140/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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About Jalah

Jalah is a census town situated in Baksa district of Assam, India.

People

Population6,468
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density140/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units2,587
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population6,468
Population Density140 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates26.2379°, 91.7198°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Jalah

Jalah is a small city in India (Assam) with a population of 6,468. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jalah has a population of 6,468 with a density of 140 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,468
Total Population
140
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
46.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jalah vs India Average

The median household income in Jalah is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Jalah vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jalah is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,587 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,587

Property Tax

Climate in Jalah

Jalah has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1707 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.9° 11.5
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27.4° 18.9
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 16.6° / 30.9° 52.7
Apr 26°C / 79°F 20.5° / 31.4° 174.9
May 27.5°C / 82°F 23° / 32° 256.8
Jun 29°C / 84°F 25.3° / 32.7° 312.3
Jul 29.4°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.8° 282.1
Aug 29.6°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33.4° 271.3
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 25° / 32.5° 187.3
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.4° 125.0
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.5° 10.9
Dec 19°C / 66°F 12.7° / 25.3° 3.5
Jalah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above India avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area46.3 sq mi (120.0 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates26.2379°N, 91.7198°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Sep 21, 2009 11 km W of Trashigang, Bhutan M6.1 125 km
Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 95 km
Feb 23, 2006 23 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.8 75 km
Dec 31, 2009 4 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.5 122 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 117 km
Jul 7, 2021 8 km SSE of Lakhipur, India M5.3 140 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 150 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 62 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km ENE of Rang?p?ra, India M5.2 130 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 105 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 21 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 70 km
Nov 6, 2001 33 km S of Tawang, India M5.2 116 km
Jul 8, 1998 21 km WNW of Mongar, Bhutan M5.2 139 km
Oct 29, 2009 15 km WSW of Trashigang, Bhutan M5.1 118 km
Jun 28, 2015 18 km N of B?sugaon, India M5.1 138 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 94 km
Aug 19, 2009 9 km N of Dhing, India M5.0 83 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 129 km
Apr 28, 2021 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 268 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 14.3 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 9.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest

Jalah has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Jalah

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gupshup Radio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Jalah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Assam State Museum
Guwahati Planetarium
Madan Kamdev
Science Museum
State Art Gallery

Libraries in Jalah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AYURVEDIC COLLEGE LIBRARY0.0
Lucent IAS Library0.0
Nuapara Islamic Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jalah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
BABU BAZAR
Bajoria Market
Bee Gee Market
Bhim Sain Verma Complex
City Center
Dakhingaon Tiniali
dewan market
Dharamshala market
Didar Market
F N Market
G. Z. Complex
Giridhar Market
Janapriya Market
Kejriwal Bhavan
Krishna Market
Mangalam Market
MANGALAM MARKETING
market place
Probir Market
RAHUL COMPLEX
sandhiram Dainik Bazaar
Saturday weekly market
Shriji Point
Subha Market
Suraj Market
Uzanbazar
VEGETABLE STALL
Vijoya Market
weekly market place

Gas Stations in Jalah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #6093122435

Stadiums & Teams in Jalah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jalah

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGAULarge Airport
Shillong AirportSHLMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Jalah

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Pragati Neuro Rehab Center

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 Jalah

What is the population of Jalah?

Jalah has a population of 6,468 residents and is located in India. The population density is 140 people per square mile, spread across 46.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jalah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jalah?

Jalah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

How is the job market in Jalah?

The unemployment rate in Jalah is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 116 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jalah?

The median home value in Jalah is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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