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Nakodar, India

Punjab · India

Nakodar is a mid-size city in Punjab, India with a population of 36,973. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,973 Population 181/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 7.5% unemployment
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Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$20,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population36,973
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density181/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,650
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%

Housing

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Home Value$20,000
Rent$45
Housing Units14,789
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Population36,973
Population Density181 / sq mi
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates31.1259°, 75.4751°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Nakodar

Nakodar is a mid-size city in India (Punjab) with a population of 36,973. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Nakodar has a population of 36,973 with a density of 181 people per square mile, spread across 204.6 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

36,973
Total Population
181
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
204.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nakodar vs India Average

The median household income in Nakodar is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,650 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $51, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 666 business establishments.

Income: Nakodar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,650
Avg Weekly Wage$51

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above India avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below India avg
Establishments (County)666

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nakodar is $20,000, 93% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $45 (96% below the national average of $1,163). There are 14,789 total housing units in the city. 26.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$20,000
93% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$45
96% below India avg
Rent Burden26.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units14,789

Property Tax

Climate in Nakodar

Nakodar has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.5°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 959 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 1.7° / 22.2° 46.7
Feb 15.5°C / 60°F 3.4° / 27.7° 29.2
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 9.2° / 35.8° 39.3
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 14.5° / 41.3° 22.6
May 32.9°C / 91°F 20.1° / 46.5° 41.2
Jun 35.5°C / 96°F 24.1° / 46.1° 66.3
Jul 32.5°C / 90°F 25.7° / 42.9° 285.6
Aug 30°C / 86°F 24° / 37° 259.0
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 21.4° / 36° 121.0
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 15° / 34.6° 22.8
Nov 19°C / 66°F 9.2° / 31.1° 11.7
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 2.2° / 26.2° 13.2
Nakodar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area204.6 sq mi (530.0 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates31.1259°N, 75.4751°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.44"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 1, 2016.

Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 136 km
Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 141 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 101 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 86 km
Aug 1, 2016 15 km WNW of Seoni, India M4.5 145 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 91 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 85 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 92 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 93 km
Oct 3, 2012 10 km NW of Dharamsala, India M4.2 150 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 116 km
Jan 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Sarka Gh?t, India M3.4 131 km
Apr 9, 2008 27 km WSW of Amritsar, India M3.3 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 91°F (33°C) 1.1 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 7.4 in Wettest
August 85°F (30°C) 5.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Nakodar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and November the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Nakodar

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt.Sr.Sec.School UGGI — — — —
sunny model school — — — —
Tagore — — — —
SAN Jain Public School — — — —
K.P.S Bal Bharti School — — — —
Bhai Devia Model High School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Nakodar

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Punjab Rocks Radio classic rock, rock MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Nakodar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall
Virsa Vihar

Libraries in Nakodar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Guru Nanak Dev District Library0.0
Knowledge Resource Centre (Library)0.0

Farmers Markets in Nakodar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adarsh Nagar Market
Adarsh Nagar Market
fruits
fruits
Grain market
Grain Market
Grain market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
vikram tatttooz

Restaurants in Nakodar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kapania Bakers and Restaurant

Monuments in Nakodar

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

abc
Dakhni Sarai
Kos Minar

Clinics in Nakodar

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Jaswanth Singh Clinic
Dr. Vipin's Child Care
Mandeep Clinic
Modern Clinic
Rajindra Homeo Clinic
Sahil Tondon Clinic
Shri Kripa Ayurvedic Clinic

Dentists in Nakodar

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chandi Dental Clinic
Khullar Hospital
Narinder Dental and Orthodontic Clinic
Pruthi Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Nakodar

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nakodar Junction
Shankar

Gas Stations in Nakodar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hindustan petrolium
IN #1480449678

Banks in Nakodar

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Punjab Nati0onal Bank
Punjab National Bank

Gyms in Nakodar

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #1463442288

Stadiums & Teams in Nakodar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nakodar

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Beas Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Nakodar

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Uggi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nakodar

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Mander (Temple)
Tap Asthan Baba Malla Ji

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 Nakodar

What is the population of Nakodar?

Nakodar has a population of 36,973 residents and is located in India. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 204.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nakodar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $20,000 (93% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $45 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nakodar?

Nakodar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

How is the job market in Nakodar?

The unemployment rate in Nakodar is 7.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $51. There are 666 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nakodar?

The median home value in Nakodar is $20,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $45.

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