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Kālu Chak, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Kālu Chak is a small town in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 4,725. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
4,725 Population 18/sq mi density
1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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People

Population4,725
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density18/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

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Home Value$15,000
Rent$40
Housing Units1,890
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population4,725
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates32.6572°, 74.9017°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,196 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Kālu Chak

Kālu Chak is a small town in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 4,725. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kālu Chak has a population of 4,725 with a density of 18 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,725
Total Population
18
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
267.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kālu Chak vs India Average

The median household income in Kālu Chak is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Kālu Chak vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kālu Chak is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,890 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,890

Property Tax

Kālu Chak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above India avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area267.9 sq mi (694.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates32.6572°N, 74.9017°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 100 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 114 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 106 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 108 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 121 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 107 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 96 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 136 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 118 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 108 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 95 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 131 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 125 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 103 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 108 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 103 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 114 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 102 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 148 km
Jul 29, 1997 10 km SW of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan M4.8 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
June 90°F (32°C) 2.9 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 12.4 in
August 84°F (29°C) 14.1 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in

Kālu Chak has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 52°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.1") and November the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kālu Chak

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Army Public School Kaluchak
AIRFORCE SCHOOL
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Museums in Kālu Chak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Singh Museum
Amar Singh Museum
Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Wadia Museum of Natural History
Wadia Museum of Natural History

Libraries in Kālu Chak

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Ranbir Library0.0
Reader’s Paradise Library0.0
Reader’s Paradise Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kālu Chak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahu Plaza
Bahu Plaza

Restaurants in Kālu Chak

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANUTHAM
CHASKA RESTRAUNT

Clinics in Kālu Chak

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amandeep Superspeciality OPD Clinic
Divine Health Care Centre
Dr. Indu Kaul Gynae Clinic
SP Dental and Maxillofacial Centre

Gas Stations in Kālu Chak

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
H P
PETROL PUMP

Stadiums & Teams in Kālu Chak

TeamLeagueDivision
B.S.F. Sports Stadium

Airports Near Kālu Chak

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sialkot International AirportSKTLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force StationMedium Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport
Sialkot Cantonment AirportSmall Airport

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 Kālu Chak

What is the population of Kālu Chak?

Kālu Chak has a population of 4,725 residents and is located in India. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kālu Chak expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kālu Chak?

Kālu Chak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kālu Chak?

The job market in Kālu Chak faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kālu Chak?

The median home value in Kālu Chak is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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