Katra, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Katra is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 9,106. Elevation: 2,848 ft (868 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,106 Population 17/sq mi density
2,848 ft Elevation 868 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Katra

Katra

Katra or Vaishno Devi is a city and Tehsil in the Reasi district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated at the foot of the Trikuta Mountains, where the shrine of Vaishno Devi is located. Katra is located 24 km (15 mi) from the town of Reasi, 42 km (26 mi) from the city of Jammu and around 685 km (426 mi) north of the national capital New Delhi and is the base for pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple.

People

Population9,106
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Population9,106
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Coordinates32.9917°, 74.9320°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,453 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Katra

Katra is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 9,106. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet (868 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Katra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above India avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,848 ft (868 m)
Area537.5 sq mi (1,392.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates32.9917°N, 74.9320°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.80"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 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 87 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 107 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 92 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 82 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 92 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 101 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 144 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 70 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 123 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 69 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 84 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 123 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 99 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 81 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 99 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 127 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 95 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 83 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 117 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
June 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 13.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 17.8 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Katra has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 51°F in January to 87°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.8") and November the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Katra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Singh Museum
Amar Singh Museum
Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum

Hotels in Katra

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Continent Panchvati
HOTEL OM HARI RESIDENCY
Sai Vatica

Bus Stations in Katra

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HRTC Volvo Bus Stand
Katra Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Katra

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
H P

Stadiums & Teams in Katra

TeamLeagueDivision
B.S.F. Sports Stadium

Airports Near Katra

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sialkot International AirportSKTLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport
Sialkot Cantonment Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katra

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bhairon Temple
Bhawan
Vaishno Devi Temple

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
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What is the population of Katra?

Katra has a population of 9,106 residents and is located in India. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 537.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Katra?

Katra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.

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