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Kolar, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Kolar is a mid-size city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 87,882. Elevation: 1,575 ft (480 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
87,882 Population 1,038/sq mi density
1,575 ft Elevation 480 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$9,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population87,882
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density1,038/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,400
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,500
Rent$30
Housing Units35,153
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Population87,882
Population Density1,038 / sq mi
Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Coordinates23.1648°, 77.4189°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.4 inches (1,205 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age24.0 years

About Kolar

Kolar is a mid-size city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 87,882. The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet (480 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Kolar has a population of 87,882 with a density of 1,038 people per square mile, spread across 84.7 square miles. The median age is 24.0 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

87,882
Total Population
1,038
People / sq mi
24.0yrs
Median Age
38% below India avg
84.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Kolar vs India Average

The median household income in Kolar is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $27, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 60 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Kolar vs India

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,400
Avg Weekly Wage$27

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)60

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare41
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Kolar is $9,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 35,153 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units35,153

Property Tax

Climate in Kolar

Kolar has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1137 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 14.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 99.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 364.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 349.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.2
Kolar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,575 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above India avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,575 ft (480 m)
Area84.7 sq mi (219.2 km²)
Population Density1,038/sq mi
Coordinates23.1648°N, 77.4189°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 9, 1998.

Mar 9, 1998 25 km SSE of B?bai, India M4.3 97 km
Jan 10, 1996 24 km W of Sh?hpur, India M4.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 89°F (31°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 94°F (34°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 15.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in

Kolar has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 66°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Kolar

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mansarovar Public School
Jawaharlal Nehru Public School
Kidzee Primary School
Kempfort School
Orion International School
World Way School
Rajiv Gandhi College
Rajiv Gandhi H S School
St Joseph Coed
Vindhyachal Academy
Campion School
Sanskaar Valley School
MGM coed school
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Radio Stations near Kolar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR bhopal UNKNOWN

Museums in Kolar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya
Jan Jati Sangralay - Tribal musuem
Jan Jati Sangralay - Tribal musuem
Manav Sangralay
Manav Sangralay
Regional Science Center
Regional Science Center
Remember Bhopal Museum
Remember Bhopal Museum
State Museum
State Museum
State Museum Bhopal
State Museum Bhopal
Tribal museum
Tribal museum

Libraries in Kolar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CENTRAL LIBRARY0.0
Central Library and Computer Centre0.0
Maulana Azad Library0.0
Maulana Azad Library0.0
Neetu Mehtani Library0.0
Pandit Sheetal Prasad Tiwari Smriti0.0
Pandit Sheetal Prasad Tiwari Smriti0.0
Sambhavna Library0.0
Sambhavna Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kolar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
10 Number Market
10 Number Market
Banskhedi
Banskhedi
Bhopal Haat
Corporation Market
Corporation Market
Evening Vegetable Market
Evening Vegetable Market
Gala Mandi
Gala Mandi
Galla Mandi
Galla Mandi
Gandhi Market
Jyoti Complex
Jyoti Complex
Kamala Bansal Market
Mansarovar Complex
Mansarovar Complex
MG Market
MG Market
Muslim market
Muslim market
New Vegitable Market
Old Sabzi Mandi
Shaitan Singh market
Shaitan Singh market
Spices etc
Spices etc

Hotels in Kolar

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amra Shree Marriage Garden
Shree Vaibhav Marriage Garden
The Lunar Stays
Western Hotel

Restaurants in Kolar

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

china bowl
e-7 resturant
Shri Shankar Hotel Evam Nashta Ghar
Wood Wind Bakery Lounge

Cafes in Kolar

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

chai kapi
chappan bhog
Pin & Pan Café
Tea O'clock cafe

Cinemas in Kolar

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aura mall
DDX Cinema

Clinics in Kolar

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Civil Dispensary 1100 Quarter
Hind Spine Clinic
Pathak's Clinic and Hi-Tech Diagnostic
Siddharth Homeopathic Clinic
The Glory Skin Clinic

Dentists in Kolar

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shrivastava Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Kolar

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AIIMS
Misrod

Gas Stations in Kolar

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Capital Petrol Pump
HP
IN #3688904330
IN #414606683
IN #4513346577
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Petrol Station

Banks in Kolar

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
canara bank
Canara Bank
ICICI Bank
State Bank of India

Shopping Malls in Kolar

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C21 Mall
Reliance Fresh

Gyms in Kolar

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lavanya Fitness
P3

Stadiums & Teams in Kolar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kolar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Raja Bhoj International AirportBHOLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Kolar

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asian Globus Liver And Gastroenterology Centre
Civil Dispensary 1100 Quarter
ECHS Polyclinic
Hind Spine Clinic
Nahar Nursing Home, Bhopal
Pathak's Clinic and Hi-Tech Diagnostic
Pushkom Maternity and Nursing Home, Bhopal
Siddharth Homeopathic Clinic
The Glory Skin Clinic
Vijaya Maternity and Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kolar

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Durga Mata Temple
Hanuman Mandir
Hanuman Mandir
Jain Temple
Ram Hanuman Mandir
Sai temple
Vishwakarma Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Kolar

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 41
Restaurants 2
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 10
Banks 2
Hotels 3
Parks 12
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Kolar

3 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (3)
  • • 21 Corps
  • • Rani Kamlapati Mahal
  • • Sadar Manzil

🇮🇳 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 Kolar

What is the population of Kolar?

Kolar has a population of 87,882 residents and is located in India. The population density is 1,038 people per square mile, spread across 84.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Kolar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Kolar?

Kolar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.

How is the job market in Kolar?

Kolar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $27. There are 60 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Kolar?

The median home value in Kolar is $9,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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