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Nangal, India

Punjab · India

Nangal is a mid-size city in Punjab, India with a population of 48,497. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

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C+ Fair
48,497 Population 495/sq mi density
1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
44.6 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

Population48,497
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density495/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 Units19,399
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain44.6 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Population48,497
Population Density495 / sq mi
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates31.3897°, 76.3757°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation44.6 inches (1,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Nangal

Nangal is a mid-size city in India (Punjab) with a population of 48,497. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Nangal has a population of 48,497 with a density of 495 people per square mile, spread across 98.0 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

48,497
Total Population
495
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
98.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nangal vs India Average

The median household income in Nangal 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 873 business establishments.

Income: Nangal 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)873

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nangal 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 19,399 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 Units19,399

Property Tax

Climate in Nangal

Nangal has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.1°C), the coldest is Jan (11.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1355 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.9°C / 53°F 5.3° / 21.8° 69.5
Feb 15.2°C / 59°F 5.7° / 26° 54.3
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 10.4° / 32.9° 68.2
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 15.4° / 38.2° 49.1
May 30.5°C / 87°F 18.7° / 43.3° 65.0
Jun 33.1°C / 92°F 22.9° / 43.2° 94.2
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 24.4° / 40° 383.0
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.8° 365.4
Sep 27°C / 81°F 21.5° / 32.5° 143.2
Oct 23.6°C / 75°F 16.2° / 31.7° 24.1
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 11.6° / 28.8° 17.4
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 5.6° / 25.2° 21.9
Nangal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above India avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area98.0 sq mi (253.7 km²)
Population Density495/sq mi
Coordinates31.3897°N, 76.3757°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.06"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 142 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 104 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 135 km
Jun 4, 2013 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.9 144 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 105 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km E of Chamba, India M4.8 131 km
Oct 2, 2012 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India M4.8 123 km
Jul 4, 2005 25 km NE of Chamba, India M4.8 149 km
Feb 28, 2005 37 km W of Kyelang, India M4.8 129 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 134 km
Dec 13, 1990 11 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.7 103 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 46 km
Aug 27, 2016 8 km ENE of R?mpur, India M4.6 127 km
Feb 13, 1992 37 km ENE of Chamba, India M4.6 139 km
May 13, 2022 20 km NNE of Chamba, India M4.6 148 km
Oct 2, 2012 26 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.6 113 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 116 km
Jun 23, 1991 26 km NE of P?lampur, India M4.6 107 km
Jun 14, 2018 22 km E of Chamba, India M4.5 130 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake 19,000 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.8 in
June 89°F (31°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 14.1 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 1.0 in

Nangal has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 55°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and November the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Nangal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Historial Museum
Virasta - I - Khalsa

Farmers Markets in Nangal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grain Market

Hotels in Nangal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Altius

Dentists in Nangal

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goel Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Nangal

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nangal Dam
Naya Nangal

Bus Stations in Nangal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nangal Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Nangal

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Chaudhary Fuel Point
Indian Oil

Airports Near Nangal

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXCLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Pinjore Airfield and Flying ClubSmall Airport
Shimla AirportSLVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nangal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
gurudwara bibhor sahib

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 Nangal

What is the population of Nangal?

Nangal has a population of 48,497 residents and is located in India. The population density is 495 people per square mile, spread across 98.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nangal 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 Nangal?

Nangal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.6 inches.

How is the job market in Nangal?

The unemployment rate in Nangal 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 873 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nangal?

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

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