Kotkhai, India
Himachal Pradesh · India
Kotkhai is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, India with a population of 1,253. Elevation: 5,499 ft (1,676 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Kotkhai
Kotkhai is a town and a Nagar Panchayat in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.The name Kotkhai is derived from Hindi language where the name "Kot" means Kings Palace and "Khai" means trench, therefore "Kotkhai" means "Kings palace situated in trench".
It is a tehsil with around 40 villages under its administration. The whole tehsil is known for quality apple production. Kotkhai is also known for its fairs and traditional values, people of Kotkhai are really devotional towards Devtas where each villages believes in different forms of Devtas.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,253 |
| Population Density | 8,353 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,499 ft (1,676 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1173°, 77.5394° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Himachal Pradesh |
| Average Temperature | 54°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.7 inches (1,314 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kotkhai
Kotkhai is a small town in India (Himachal Pradesh) with a population of 1,253. The city sits at an elevation of 5,499 feet (1,676 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below India avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,499 ft (1,676 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1173°N, 77.5394°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in |
Kotkhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 38°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.1") and November the driest (0.8").
Schools in Kotkhai
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Saraswati Vidya mandir | - | - | - | - |
| Boys Government Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Girls Government Senior Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Bus Stations in Kotkhai
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kotkhai
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kotkhai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kotkhai
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ambala Air Force Station | - | Medium Airport |
| Pinjore Airfield and Flying Club | - | Small Airport |
| Shimla Airport | SLV | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Kotkhai?
Kotkhai has a population of 1,253 residents and is located in India. The population density is 8,353 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kotkhai?
Kotkhai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches.
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