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Kangra, India

Himachal Pradesh · India

Kangra is a small city in Himachal Pradesh, India with a population of 9,528. Elevation: 2,287 ft (697 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,528 Population 1,646/sq mi density
2,287 ft Elevation 697 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
75.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,528
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,646/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,850
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$35
Housing Units3,811
Rent Burden26.5%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain75.2 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Population9,528
Population Density1,646 / sq mi
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Coordinates32.0914°, 76.2627°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceHimachal Pradesh
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.2 inches (1,911 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age31.0 years

About Kangra

Kangra is a small city in India (Himachal Pradesh) with a population of 9,528. The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet (697 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kangra has a population of 9,528 with a density of 1,646 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,528
Total Population
1,646
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below India avg
5.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kangra vs India Average

The median household income in Kangra is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,850 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $55, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 172 business establishments.

Income: Kangra vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,850
Avg Weekly Wage$55

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above India avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below India avg
Establishments (County)172

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kangra is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,811 total housing units in the city. 26.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,811

Property Tax

Kangra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,287 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,646/sq mi
Coordinates32.0914°N, 76.2627°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.2"
98% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.40"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 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 M5.7 114 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 147 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 119 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 119 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 137 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 149 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 113 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 125 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 134 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 98 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 148 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 131 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 118 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 145 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 58 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 131 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 131 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 139 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 31 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake 19,000 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
June 87°F (31°C) 4.3 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 22.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 22.4 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in

Kangra has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 53°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.4") and November the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Kangra

Institution Type Founded Website
Government College, Dhaliara College Visit →
Thakur PG College of Education College Visit →

Radio Stations near Kangra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kangra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Museum
Losel Doll Museum
Men-Tsee-Khang Museum
Museum of Kangra Art
State War Memorial
The Tibet Museum
The Tibet Museum
འགྲེམས་སྟོན། Musuem

Libraries in Kangra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dharamsala Community Library0.0
Nishta Pusthakalay0.0
Study Point Library0.0
Swami Vivekanand Pustakalaya0.0
Tibetan Library0.0
Tunna's Book Café - Reading Room0.0
Tushita Office and Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kangra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chamunda Devi Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Vegetable and Fruit Market

Hotels in Kangra

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashoka Hotel
Hotel Abhi Residency
Hotel Grand Raj Kangra
Hotel Krishna International
Rooms Avalible
Tree Of Life Birdsong Chalets

Restaurants in Kangra

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rodeway Inn
The Cozy Kitchen

Castles in Kangra

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kangra Fort
Kangra Fort

Clinics in Kangra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr.V.K.Mahajan Clinic Diagnostic and Treatment Centre

Dentists in Kangra

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Viva Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Kangra

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kangra
Kangra Mandir

Bus Stations in Kangra

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kangra

Gas Stations in Kangra

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1222919539
IN #4767902194
Kangra HP Centre

Banks in Kangra

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IDBI Bank
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Kangra

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Bazaar
Vishal Mega Mart

Stadiums & Teams in Kangra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kangra

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kangra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Head Post Office, Kangra

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kangra

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brajeshwari Devi Temple
Hanuman Temple
Jayanti Ma Mandir
Prachin Haridwar Shiv Mandir

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Kangra

What is the population of Kangra?

Kangra has a population of 9,528 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,646 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kangra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kangra?

Kangra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.2 inches.

How is the job market in Kangra?

The unemployment rate in Kangra is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $55. There are 172 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kangra?

The median home value in Kangra is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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