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Kathua, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Kathua is a mid-size city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 59,866. Elevation: 1,060 ft (323 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1.8 /5.0
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59,866 Population 3,040/sq mi density
1,060 ft Elevation 323 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
61.6 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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Full City Profile

People

Population59,866
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density3,040/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 Units23,946
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain61.6 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Population59,866
Population Density3,040 / sq mi
Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Coordinates32.3694°, 75.5254°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation61.6 inches (1,565 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Kathua

Kathua is a mid-size city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 59,866. The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet (323 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kathua has a population of 59,866 with a density of 3,040 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

59,866
Total Population
3,040
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
19.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kathua vs India Average

The median household income in Kathua 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 1,078 business establishments.

Income: Kathua 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)1,078

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kathua 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 23,946 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 Units23,946

Property Tax

Climate in Kathua

Kathua has an average annual temperature of 19.5°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.7°C / 48°F 2.2° / 18.4° 102.8
Feb 11.4°C / 53°F 2.2° / 21.7° 73.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 6.1° / 27.2° 110.5
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 10.9° / 32.1° 71.7
May 25.5°C / 78°F 14.7° / 37.8° 62.6
Jun 28.6°C / 84°F 18.9° / 38.4° 99.1
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 20.8° / 35.5° 408.9
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 30.5° 348.7
Sep 24°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.4° 154.3
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 12.6° / 28.1° 43.2
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 7.6° / 24.6° 37.2
Dec 11.1°C / 52°F 3° / 21.1° 33.8
Kathua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.0 km²)
Population Density3,040/sq mi
Coordinates32.3694°N, 75.5254°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.01"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.51"

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 83 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 91 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 108 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 91 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 111 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 149 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 104 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 130 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 107 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 95 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 103 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 150 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 109 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 108 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 92 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 95 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 85 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 102 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 103 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 49 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 19,000 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.2 in
June 89°F (32°C) 3.1 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 17.0 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 16.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in

Kathua has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 53°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.0") and November the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Kathua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya Kathua
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Farmers Markets in Kathua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grain Market

Clinics in Kathua

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aastha Nursing Home
Dr. Hardev Gupta Clinic
Dr. Ritesh ENT Care Clinic
Pathankot Bone Clinic

Dentists in Kathua

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunny Smiles Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Kathua

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kathua

Bus Stations in Kathua

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #11669121819

Airports Near Kathua

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force StationMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kathua

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Narsingh Mandir
Narsingh Mandir

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 Kathua

What is the population of Kathua?

Kathua has a population of 59,866 residents and is located in India. The population density is 3,040 people per square mile, spread across 19.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kathua 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 Kathua?

Kathua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.

How is the job market in Kathua?

The job market in Kathua faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 1,078 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kathua?

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

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