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Kapurthala Town, India

Punjab · India

Kapurthala Town is a mid-size city in Punjab, India with a population of 98,916. Elevation: 751 ft (229 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
98,916 Population 282/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.1 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

Population98,916
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density282/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 Units39,566
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Population98,916
Population Density282 / sq mi
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Coordinates31.3801°, 75.3811°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Kapurthala Town

Kapurthala Town is a mid-size city in India (Punjab) with a population of 98,916. The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kapurthala Town has a population of 98,916 with a density of 282 people per square mile, spread across 351.0 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

98,916
Total Population
282
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
351.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kapurthala Town vs India Average

The median household income in Kapurthala Town 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 5 business establishments, including 1 restaurants.

Income: Kapurthala Town 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)5

Business (County)

Restaurants1
Healthcare3
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kapurthala Town 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 39,566 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 Units39,566

Property Tax

Climate in Kapurthala Town

Kapurthala Town 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
Kapurthala Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area351.0 sq mi (909.1 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates31.3801°N, 75.3811°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 145 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 144 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 147 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 138 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 148 km
Oct 17, 1998 11 km N of P?lampur, India M4.5 144 km
Jan 26, 1992 11 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.5 140 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 76 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 89 km
May 13, 1994 13 km N of Kathua, India M4.4 125 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 81 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 85 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 150 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 64 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.2 146 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 83 km
Oct 3, 2012 10 km NW of Dharamsala, India M4.2 131 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 126 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 138 km
Nov 30, 1995 7 km ENE of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.1 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 91°F (33°C) 1.3 in Warmest
July 87°F (30°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Kapurthala Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and November the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Kapurthala Town

Institution Type Founded Website
SD college for Women College — —

Schools in Kapurthala Town

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
SAinik School Kapurthala — — — —
Anand Public Senior Secondary School — — — —
Guru Nanak Public School — — — —
globalz institute — — — —
Unknown — — — —
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Radio Stations near Kapurthala Town

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Kapurthala Town

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

Libraries in Kapurthala Town

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

Farmers Markets in Kapurthala Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adarsh Nagar Market
Adarsh Nagar Market
fruits
fruits
Grain Market
Grain Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market

Restaurants in Kapurthala Town

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taj

Cafes in Kapurthala Town

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Midway

Monuments in Kapurthala Town

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shahi Shamadha Kapurthala

Castles in Kapurthala Town

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jagatjit Palace

Theme Parks in Kapurthala Town

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pushpa Gujral Science City

Clinics in Kapurthala Town

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kaushal Nursing Home, Kapurthala

Train Stations in Kapurthala Town

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kapurthala

Gas Stations in Kapurthala Town

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dham Petrol Pump
HP

Stadiums & Teams in Kapurthala Town

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Airports Near Kapurthala Town

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Beas Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapurthala Town

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dham Sikh Temple
Gurudwara Baba Tadagiaan Wala
Moorish Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Kapurthala Town

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Parks 1

🇮🇳 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 Kapurthala Town

What is the population of Kapurthala Town?

Kapurthala Town has a population of 98,916 residents and is located in India. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 351.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kapurthala Town 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 Kapurthala Town?

Kapurthala Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Kapurthala Town?

The unemployment rate in Kapurthala Town 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 5 business establishments in the area, including 1 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Kapurthala Town?

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

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