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Laitumkhrah, India

Meghalaya · India

Laitumkhrah is a small city in Meghalaya, India with a population of 27,219. Elevation: 5,043 ft (1,537 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
27,219 Population 95/sq mi density
5,043 ft Elevation 1,537 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
140.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,600 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 5.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$11,000 home value, $32/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,219
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density95/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,600
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$11,000
Rent$32
Housing Units10,888
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain140.3 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Population27,219
Population Density95 / sq mi
Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Coordinates25.5707°, 91.8977°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMeghalaya
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation140.3 inches (3,564 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,600
Median Age22.5 years

About Laitumkhrah

Laitumkhrah is a small city in India (Meghalaya) with a population of 27,219. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet (1,537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Laitumkhrah has a population of 27,219 with a density of 95 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles. The median age is 22.5 years, 42% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,219
Total Population
95
People / sq mi
22.5yrs
Median Age
42% below India avg
287.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Laitumkhrah vs India Average

The median household income in Laitumkhrah is $1,600, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 490 business establishments.

Income: Laitumkhrah vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,600
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above India avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above India avg
Establishments (County)490

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Laitumkhrah is $11,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $32 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 10,888 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$11,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$32
97% below India avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units10,888

Property Tax

Climate in Laitumkhrah

Laitumkhrah has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 4255 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.8°C / 51°F 2.2° / 20.4° 9.5
Feb 12.1°C / 54°F 2.3° / 21.4° 27.2
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 6.8° / 25.3° 102.2
Apr 19.1°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26.9° 279.7
May 20.7°C / 69°F 14.3° / 28° 633.6
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 17.7° / 27.9° 1,059.9
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 18.8° / 28.3° 798.2
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 18.2° / 28.4° 594.3
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17° / 28.2° 423.6
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 12.6° / 26.7° 309.0
Nov 15.7°C / 60°F 7.4° / 23.9° 10.0
Dec 12.3°C / 54°F 3.8° / 21° 7.5
Laitumkhrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 140.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above India avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Area287.3 sq mi (744.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates25.5707°N, 91.8977°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.3"
269% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 32.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Apr 28, 2021 8 km NNW of Dhekiajuli, India M6.0 146 km
May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 83 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 120 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 141 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 75 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 92 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 105 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 77 km
Feb 23, 2006 14 km ENE of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.2 146 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km W of Tezpur, India M5.2 142 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 141 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 140 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 50 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 94 km
Feb 8, 2020 10 km E of Abhay?puri, India M5.0 140 km
Dec 29, 1990 13 km SE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 135 km
Jul 18, 1997 28 km E of Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan M5.0 138 km
Apr 28, 2021 6 km NE of Dhekiajuli, India M5.0 145 km
Feb 25, 1992 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India M5.0 53 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Sidr (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Sidr Category 1 256 km
1997 Unnamed Category 2 200 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 203 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
May 67°F (20°C) 16.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 31.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 32.7 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 20.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 15.8 in
October 65°F (19°C) 10.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in Driest

Laitumkhrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 140.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (32.7") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Laitumkhrah

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Meghalaya Police Public School — — — —
Mary Rice center for special education — — — —
Brook Side Higher Secondary School — — — —
St Edmunds Quadrangle — — — —
Second field — — — —
St. Edmunds School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Laitumkhrah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Laitumkhrah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brookside Bunglow Rabindranath Tagore Museum
Butterfly museum
Don Bosco Museum
Ever Living Museum
State Museum

Libraries in Laitumkhrah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NEHU Central Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Laitumkhrah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jail Road Market
Laitumkhrah Bazar

Hotels in Laitumkhrah

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Knight Inn
Pine Wood Hotel
Poinisuk
The Saad

Restaurants in Laitumkhrah

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appa's Thali & Natz
Dejavu
Dejavue
Dopwai
Jadoh
Lyne's Food Corner
Meaty Delights
Merin's Restaurant
Munchies
Pratima
The Wok

Cafes in Laitumkhrah

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baking Leaven
Bread Cafe
Bread cafe
Cafe Shillong
Dylan’s Cafe
Gazebo restaurant & cafe
Living Roof
Mellow Mood Cafe
Olivia's Kitchen
Open Up Cafe
Swish Cafe
swish cafe
The Grub

Monuments in Laitumkhrah

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Bosco Square

Clinics in Laitumkhrah

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bansara Eye Care Centre
CGHS Dispensary No.I, Laitumkhrat
Heal and Smile Dental & Medical Centre

Dentists in Laitumkhrah

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aesthetica Dental Implant Clinics
Dental Hub
Smart 32 Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Laitumkhrah

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SRGT Parking Lot

Gas Stations in Laitumkhrah

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Assam Oil Service Station
Fire Brigade Service Station
Peak Petrol Pump

Banks in Laitumkhrah

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HDFC Bank
Reserve Bank of India
SBI
State Bank of India

Golf Courses in Laitumkhrah

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shillong Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Laitumkhrah

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Laitumkhrah

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportGAULarge Airport
Osmany International AirportZYLLarge Airport
Shillong AirportSHLMedium Airport

Post Offices in Laitumkhrah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Laitumkhrah Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laitumkhrah

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assam Sanatan Dharmasabha
Garo Baptist Church
Golflinks Presbyterian Church
Grotto Chapel
Grotto Chapel
Laitumkhrah Presbyterian Church
Mawroh Presbyterian Church
Mawroh Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church Pynthorumkhrah
Ram Krishna Mission
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shillong Baptist Church
Shillong Buddhist Temple
Shrine of Jesus christ
St Edmunds Chapel
St. Peter and Paul's

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 Laitumkhrah

What is the population of Laitumkhrah?

Laitumkhrah has a population of 27,219 residents and is located in India. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 287.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 22.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Laitumkhrah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,600, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $11,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $32 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Laitumkhrah?

Laitumkhrah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 140.3 inches.

How is the job market in Laitumkhrah?

The unemployment rate in Laitumkhrah is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 490 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Laitumkhrah?

The median home value in Laitumkhrah is $11,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $32.

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