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Khem Karan, India

Punjab · India

Khem Karan is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 13,446. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

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C+ Fair
13,446 Population 30/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
19.3 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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About Khem Karan

Khem Karan

Khem Karan Assembly constituency is one of the 117 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Punjab state in India.
It is part of Tarn Taran district.

People

Population13,446
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density30/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 Units5,378
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain19.3 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population13,446
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates31.1444°, 74.5594°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation19.3 inches (489 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Khem Karan

Khem Karan is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 13,446. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Khem Karan has a population of 13,446 with a density of 30 people per square mile, spread across 453.1 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,446
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
453.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Khem Karan vs India Average

The median household income in Khem Karan 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 242 business establishments.

Income: Khem Karan 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)242

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Khem Karan 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 5,378 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 Units5,378

Property Tax

Climate in Khem Karan

Khem Karan has an average annual temperature of 25.2°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (36.3°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 758 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.9°C / 53°F 2.2° / 22.7° 38.1
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 4.1° / 28.9° 15.9
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 8.9° / 36.5° 42.6
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 14.6° / 41.8° 19.9
May 33.5°C / 92°F 20.1° / 47.2° 28.6
Jun 36.3°C / 97°F 24.9° / 46.9° 65.6
Jul 33.8°C / 93°F 26.4° / 44.5° 229.9
Aug 31.5°C / 89°F 24.5° / 39.4° 164.9
Sep 30.1°C / 86°F 22° / 38.7° 92.1
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 15.4° / 36.4° 30.4
Nov 19.5°C / 67°F 9.2° / 32.1° 23.2
Dec 14°C / 57°F 3.1° / 26° 7.3
Khem Karan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 89°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average89°F (31°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area453.1 sq mi (1,173.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates31.1444°N, 74.5594°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.83"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Apr 1, 1996 Pakistan M5.2 111 km
Oct 19, 2000 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan M4.9 117 km
Oct 3, 2002 Pakistan M4.6 102 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 25 km
Jul 14, 2001 12 km NE of Dijkot, Pakistan M4.4 139 km
Apr 13, 1996 13 km SSE of Shahkot, Pakistan M4.4 105 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 85 km
Jul 17, 2012 7 km ESE of Jaranwala, Pakistan M4.2 104 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 83 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 12 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 89 km
Nov 30, 1995 7 km ENE of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.1 81 km
Aug 16, 2003 14 km NNW of Mustaf?b?d, Pakistan M4.0 108 km
Feb 3, 2002 11 km SSE of Nankana Sahib, Pakistan M3.7 81 km
Apr 9, 2008 27 km WSW of Amritsar, India M3.3 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 92°F (33°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 89°F (31°C) 5.8 in Wettest
August 87°F (31°C) 4.8 in
September 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Khem Karan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Khem Karan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Model School Valtoha
GHS Valtoha
Ratoke School
Govt. Sr. Secondary School Khemkaran
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Radio Stations near Khem Karan

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Shopen Anime Radio (PK) AAC 96 kbps
Mohabbat Radio MP3
desi world radio (USA) (US) MP3
Desi World Radio MP3

Museums in Khem Karan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historical Sikh Museum

Libraries in Khem Karan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Khem Karan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dana Mandi Khemkaran
Dana Mandi Takhtu Wala
Delhi Gate
Grain Market
Uggoke Grain Market

Train Stations in Khem Karan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khem Karan
Rattoke Gurdwara
Valtoha

Shopping Malls in Khem Karan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dana Mandi Rajoke

Stadiums & Teams in Khem Karan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Khem Karan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Allama Iqbal International AirportLHELarge Airport
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Chunian HelipedSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khem Karan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurdwara guru Sar Sahib
Gurdwara Jhar Sahib

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 Khem Karan

What is the population of Khem Karan?

Khem Karan has a population of 13,446 residents and is located in India. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 453.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Khem Karan 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 Khem Karan?

Khem Karan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.3 inches.

How is the job market in Khem Karan?

The unemployment rate in Khem Karan 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 242 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Khem Karan?

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

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