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Mahābaleshwar, India

Maharashtra · India

Mahābaleshwar is a small city in Maharashtra, India with a population of 13,598. Elevation: 919 ft (280 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
13,598 Population 257/sq mi density
919 ft Elevation 280 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
156.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$4,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$4,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, $90/mo rent

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People

Population13,598
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density257/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$4,000
Per Capita$3,700
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

D
Home Value$35,000
Rent$90
Housing Units5,439
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain156.3 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population13,598
Population Density257 / sq mi
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Coordinates17.5600°, 73.4000°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMaharashtra
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation156.3 inches (3,970 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$4,000
Median Age30.0 years

About Mahābaleshwar

Mahābaleshwar is a small city in India (Maharashtra) with a population of 13,598. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet (280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 156.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Mahābaleshwar has a population of 13,598 with a density of 257 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

13,598
Total Population
257
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
52.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mahābaleshwar vs India Average

The median household income in Mahābaleshwar is $4,000, which is 95% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,700 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $71, 95% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 245 business establishments.

Income: Mahābaleshwar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$4,000
95% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,700
Avg Weekly Wage$71

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)245

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mahābaleshwar is $35,000, 88% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $90 (92% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,439 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$35,000
88% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$90
92% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,439

Property Tax

Climate in Mahābaleshwar

Mahābaleshwar has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (30°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2504 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 19° / 32.8° 3.4
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 19.7° / 35.7° 0.6
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.4° 5.3
Apr 29.8°C / 86°F 24.2° / 38.1° 10.7
May 30°C / 86°F 26.1° / 35.8° 68.4
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 26.3° / 32.6° 470.5
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 25.8° / 29.3° 877.6
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 25.3° / 29.1° 477.8
Sep 27°C / 81°F 25.3° / 29.7° 361.5
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.5° 184.8
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 20.4° / 31.1° 23.0
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 19.8° / 31.6° 20.9
Mahābaleshwar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 156.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density257/sq mi
Coordinates17.5600°N, 73.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 156.3"
311% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 59.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 20, 2019.

Sep 5, 2000 5 km W of P?tan, India M5.2 52 km
Dec 8, 1993 25 km NNE of L?nja, India M5.1 60 km
Feb 1, 1994 5 km SSE of M?khjan, India M5.0 39 km
Mar 12, 2000 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M5.0 59 km
Mar 14, 2005 28 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 58 km
Aug 28, 1993 21 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.9 52 km
Apr 6, 2000 19 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.9 52 km
Dec 12, 2009 29 km NW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 62 km
Nov 14, 2009 21 km NNW of Malk?pur, India M4.8 69 km
Sep 3, 1993 29 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.7 60 km
Apr 17, 2006 27 km NNE of L?nja, India M4.7 63 km
Mar 12, 1995 23 km W of Satara, India M4.7 41 km
Feb 11, 1998 26 km SSW of P?tan, India M4.5 61 km
Mar 13, 1995 11 km SW of Rahimatpur, India M4.5 77 km
Jun 7, 2005 26 km S of P?tan, India M4.4 67 km
Oct 22, 1993 9 km NE of P?tan, India M4.4 61 km
Apr 14, 2012 11 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 41 km
Feb 14, 1998 3 km SSE of M?khjan, India M4.4 37 km
Dec 12, 2009 26 km SE of M?khjan, India M4.4 59 km
Aug 20, 2007 22 km ESE of M?khjan, India M4.4 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 120 km
2020 Nisarga Category 2 80 km
2019 Kyaar:kyarr Category 1 234 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 29.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 59.5 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 41.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 16.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in

Mahābaleshwar has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 76°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 156.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (59.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Mahābaleshwar

Institution Type Founded Website
Khare-Dhere-Bhosale College College Visit →

Schools in Mahābaleshwar

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dr. M. Q. Dalvi Wagiware Urdu High School
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Libraries in Mahābaleshwar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Gov library0.0

Theatres in Mahābaleshwar

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anand Theatre

Train Stations in Mahābaleshwar

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anjani
Kalambani Budruk
Khed

Bus Stations in Mahābaleshwar

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khed ST Bus Stand

Airports Near Mahābaleshwar

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ratnagiri AirportRTCMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahābaleshwar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ganpati Mandir
Jama Masjid Waghiware
Sant Goroba Kaka Mandir
Shree Zolaai Devi Mandir
Shri Sankatmochan Hanuman Mandir

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 Mahābaleshwar

What is the population of Mahābaleshwar?

Mahābaleshwar has a population of 13,598 residents and is located in India. The population density is 257 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mahābaleshwar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $4,000, 95% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $35,000 (88% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $90 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mahābaleshwar?

Mahābaleshwar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 156.3 inches.

How is the job market in Mahābaleshwar?

Mahābaleshwar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $71. There are 245 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mahābaleshwar?

The median home value in Mahābaleshwar is $35,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $90.

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