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Jalandhar, India

Punjab · India

Jalandhar is a major city in Punjab, India with a population of 868,929. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

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C+ Fair
868,929 Population 20,460/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
26.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 7.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$20,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population868,929
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density20,460/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,650
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%

Housing

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Home Value$20,000
Rent$45
Housing Units347,572
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain26.5 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population868,929
Population Density20,460 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates31.3256°, 75.5792°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation26.5 inches (672 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Jalandhar

Jalandhar is a major city in India (Punjab) with a population of 868,929. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Jalandhar has a population of 868,929 with a density of 20,460 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

868,929
Total Population
20,460
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
42.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jalandhar vs India Average

The median household income in Jalandhar is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $51, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 233 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Income: Jalandhar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,650
Avg Weekly Wage$51

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above India avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below India avg
Establishments (County)233

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare211
Retail5

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jalandhar is $20,000, 93% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $45 (96% below the national average of $1,163). There are 347,572 total housing units in the city. 26.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$20,000
93% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$45
96% below India avg
Rent Burden26.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units347,572

Property Tax

Climate in Jalandhar

Jalandhar has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jun (35°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1184 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 2.5° / 21.7° 60.0
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 4.1° / 26.5° 39.7
Mar 21°C / 70°F 9.9° / 34.5° 53.7
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 14.8° / 40.1° 30.7
May 32.2°C / 90°F 19.6° / 45.6° 43.0
Jun 35°C / 95°F 24.2° / 45.7° 81.0
Jul 32°C / 90°F 25.2° / 42.3° 355.2
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 23.8° / 35.9° 320.8
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 21.6° / 34.6° 138.9
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 15.1° / 33.1° 27.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 9.9° / 29.9° 15.1
Dec 13.3°C / 56°F 3° / 25.6° 18.3
Jalandhar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²)
Population Density20,460/sq mi
Coordinates31.3256°N, 75.5792°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.23"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 137 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 143 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 145 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 120 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 143 km
Oct 2, 2012 26 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.6 148 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 108 km
Aug 1, 2016 15 km WNW of Seoni, India M4.5 134 km
Oct 17, 1998 11 km N of P?lampur, India M4.5 135 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 63 km
Jan 26, 1992 11 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.5 133 km
Jul 13, 2013 27 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.4 148 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 69 km
May 13, 1994 13 km N of Kathua, India M4.4 130 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 68 km
Jun 14, 2007 14 km NNE of Jogindarnagar, India M4.3 147 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.2 139 km
Oct 3, 2012 10 km NW of Dharamsala, India M4.2 125 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 81 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 92°F (33°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 87°F (30°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 85°F (29°C) 6.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Jalandhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and November the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Jalandhar

Institution Type Founded Website
BABA BHAG SINGH COLLEGE College — —
DAV University College — Visit →
DIPS Begowal College — —
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar University — Visit →
GNA-IMT College — —
GRD College for Women College — —
I. K. Gujral Punjab Technical University University — Visit →
Janta College for Women College — —
KMV College College — Visit →
Lord Krishna Polytechnic College University — —
Lovely University — —
Lovely Professional University University 2006 Visit →
LPU University — —
LPU Ground University — —
Navab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia College College — —
Ramgarhia College of Education College — —
Ramgarhia Engineering College College — —
Ramgarhia Polytecnic College — —
SBDSM College, Dumeli College — —

Schools in Jalandhar

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Apeejay School — — — —
Innocent School — — — —
St Josephs Boys School — — — —
Dayanand Public School — — — —
Guru Amar Dass Public School — — — —
St Joseph's Convent School Jalandhar Cantt — — — —
DPS — — — —
Apeejay School — — — —
Lyallpur Khalsa College — — — —
Innocent School — — — —
St Josephs Boys School — — — —
Dayanand Public School — — — —
Guru Amar Dass Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Jalandhar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Punjab Rocks Radio classic rock, rock MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Jalandhar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall
Jang-e-Azadi Memorial
Virsa Vihar

Libraries in Jalandhar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Guru Nanak Dev District Library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre (Library)0.0

Farmers Markets in Jalandhar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adarsh Nagar Market
Adarsh Nagar Market
fruits
fruits
Grain market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
vikram tatttooz

Hotels in Jalandhar

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kings
J C Resort
M1
Ranvir Classic
Sky Lark Hotel

Restaurants in Jalandhar

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hot Drive A Kitchen Car
Pizza Hut
The Tiffin

Cafes in Jalandhar

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barista
Tea Steam Cafe

Castles in Jalandhar

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

11 Corps

Theme Parks in Jalandhar

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nikku Park

Clinics in Jalandhar

34 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aarti Fertility and Gynae Centre
Aneja Skin Clinic
Bedi Nursing Home And Maternity Hospital
Bharadwaj Clinic
CD Basti Guzan
CD Qaji Mandi
Chawla Nursing Home
City Canine Clinic
Dr Dangs Nursing Home
Dr Sanjiv's ENT Care & Allergy Center
Dr. Bansal Skin Clinic
Dr. Madhuri Aggarwal Clinic
ECHS
Gurunanak Clinic
Gurutej Bahadur Clinic
Health Care Clinic
Holy Family Nursing Home
Hub Ortho Speciality Clinics
Janta Clinic
Kanwar Clinic
Kaya Clinic
Lajwanti Nursing Home
Malhotra Clinic
Modi Chest Clinic
Narula Clinic
Netra Jyoti Prasad
Neurotherapy Care
Sanjeevni Clinic
Sanjeevni clinic
Sanjeevni clinic
Sidh Clinic
Vasudeva Maternity Clinic
Vij Clinic and Child Specialist
Walia Clinic

Dentists in Jalandhar

13 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aggarwal Dental Clinic
DENTAL STUDIO
Dhimaja Hospital and Dental Care
Dr. Gupta's Tooth Care
Dr. Parmar's Tooth Zone
Hallan Dental Care
Jalandhar Dental Clinic
Jansewa Dental Clinic
Kumar Dental Hospital
Lal Dental Clinic, Implant Surgery and Orthodontic Centre
Paul Dental Clinic
Saroa Dental Clinic
Synergy Dental Care and Implant Centre

Train Stations in Jalandhar

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baba Sodhal Nagar
Jalandhar City Junction
Suchipind

Bus Stations in Jalandhar

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #495607991
Saheed Bhagat Singh Interstate Bus Terminal
Saheed-e-azam S. Bhagat Singh Interstate Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Jalandhar

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1372190952
IN #477127493
IN #477127495
IN #580949658

Banks in Jalandhar

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ICICI Bank
Punjab National Bank
Syndicate Bank

Gyms in Jalandhar

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JazzFitnessPro

Stadiums & Teams in Jalandhar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jalandhar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Beas Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Jalandhar

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DAV College PO
Head Post Office Jalandhar
Head Post Office Jalandhar

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jalandhar

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arya Samaj Model Town
Baba Sodal Mandir
Bashir Mosque
Devi Talab Mandir
Geeta Mandir Model Town
Model Town Gurudwara
Shiv Mandir
St. George Orthodox Syrian Church
St. George Orthodox Syrian Church
Vinay Mandir

Explore Near Jalandhar

UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Jalandhar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 210
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 4
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Museums 2
Hotels 4
Libraries 1
Parks 18
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 6

Things to See Near Jalandhar

4 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
  • • 11 Corps
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Umer Deen Haveli, 1947
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar
  • • Dusehra Ground, Jalandhar Cantt

🇮🇳 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 Jalandhar

What is the population of Jalandhar?

Jalandhar has a population of 868,929 residents and is located in India. The population density is 20,460 people per square mile, spread across 42.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jalandhar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $20,000 (93% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $45 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jalandhar?

Jalandhar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.5 inches.

How is the job market in Jalandhar?

The unemployment rate in Jalandhar is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $51. There are 233 business establishments in the area, including 4 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Jalandhar?

The median home value in Jalandhar is $20,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $45.

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