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Kishtwār, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Kishtwār is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 20,553. Elevation: 5,387 ft (1,642 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

1.8 /5.0
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20,553 Population 41/sq mi density
5,387 ft Elevation 1,642 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
44.3 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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People

Population20,553
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density41/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 Units8,221
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Population20,553
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Coordinates33.3135°, 75.7673°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,125 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.4 inches (14 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Kishtwār

Kishtwār is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 20,553. The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet (1,642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kishtwār has a population of 20,553 with a density of 41 people per square mile, spread across 500.4 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,553
Total Population
41
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
500.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kishtwār vs India Average

The median household income in Kishtwār 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 370 business establishments.

Income: Kishtwār 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)370

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kishtwār 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 8,221 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 Units8,221

Property Tax

Climate in Kishtwār

Kishtwār has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1077 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C / 23°F -17.3° / 5° 131.2
Feb -3.2°C / 26°F -17.2° / 6.7° 95.1
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -10° / 11.3° 128.4
Apr 6.3°C / 43°F -4.8° / 16.2° 109.0
May 10.1°C / 50°F -0.1° / 20.1° 69.9
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 4.3° / 22.9° 70.4
Jul 15.9°C / 61°F 8.3° / 23.6° 143.1
Aug 15.5°C / 60°F 7.9° / 23° 117.5
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 5.1° / 22.4° 58.2
Oct 7.8°C / 46°F -3° / 18.5° 47.0
Nov 2.3°C / 36°F -9.6° / 14° 64.8
Dec -2.3°C / 28°F -14.1° / 9.4° 42.4
Kishtwār experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,387 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below India avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,387 ft (1,642 m)
Area500.4 sq mi (1,296.1 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates33.3135°N, 75.7673°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
17% above India avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 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 30 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 25 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 6 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 25 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 17 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 88 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 104 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 17 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 18 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 58 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 99 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 3 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 48 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 17 km
Jun 4, 2013 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.9 106 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 148 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 86 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 13 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 126 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 16 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 19,000 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 5.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in

Kishtwār has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and November the driest (1.0").

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Restaurants in Kishtwār

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Downtown Cafe Kishtwar

Clinics in Kishtwār

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

District Tuberculosis Centre

Airports Near Kishtwār

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Udhampur Air Force StationMedium Airport

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 Kishtwār

What is the population of Kishtwār?

Kishtwār has a population of 20,553 residents and is located in India. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 500.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kishtwār 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 Kishtwār?

Kishtwār has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches, with 5.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Kishtwār?

The job market in Kishtwār faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 370 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Kishtwār?

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

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