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Nawānshahr, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Nawānshahr is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 14,884. Elevation: 810 ft (247 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
14,884 Population 35/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
47.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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People

Population14,884
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density35/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

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Home Value$15,000
Rent$40
Housing Units5,954
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain47.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Population14,884
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Coordinates32.7651°, 74.5277°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation47.5 inches (1,206 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Nawānshahr

Nawānshahr is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 14,884. The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Nawānshahr has a population of 14,884 with a density of 35 people per square mile, spread across 422.7 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,884
Total Population
35
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
422.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Nawānshahr vs India Average

The median household income in Nawānshahr is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 268 business establishments.

Income: Nawānshahr vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)268

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Nawānshahr is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,954 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,954

Property Tax

Climate in Nawānshahr

Nawānshahr has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jun (32.4°C), the coldest is Jan (11.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 961 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.3°C / 52°F 5.4° / 17.2° 39.9
Feb 14.7°C / 58°F 8.5° / 20.9° 45.9
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26.9° 46.6
Apr 26°C / 79°F 18.5° / 33.5° 39.5
May 30.6°C / 87°F 22.9° / 38.4° 13.8
Jun 32.4°C / 90°F 25.7° / 39° 61.2
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 25.7° / 35.1° 298.1
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 25.5° / 33.4° 269.5
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.8° / 33.2° 100.9
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 17.9° / 31° 20.9
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25.8° 10.1
Dec 13°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19.8° 14.8
Nawānshahr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 810 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above India avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area422.7 sq mi (1,094.8 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates32.7651°N, 74.5277°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.41"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 2, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 129 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 77 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 135 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 127 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 135 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 145 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 116 km
Jul 16, 2001 19 km S of Daultala, Pakistan M5.1 134 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 129 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 143 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 114 km
Apr 28, 1999 7 km WSW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M5.0 132 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 126 km
Oct 19, 2000 14 km SW of Khangah Dogran, Pakistan M4.9 148 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 127 km
Aug 2, 2025 2 km WNW of Gujar Khan, Pakistan M4.9 129 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 72 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 139 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 139 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
May 86°F (30°C) 1.1 in
June 90°F (32°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 12.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 14.4 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
October 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in

Nawānshahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 52°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.4") and November the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Nawānshahr

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM 100 Pakistan Gujrat (PK) MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Nawānshahr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum

Airports Near Nawānshahr

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sialkot International AirportSKTLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force StationMedium Airport
Chandhar AirportSmall Airport
Gujrat AirportGRTSmall Airport
Rahwali AirportSmall Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport
Sialkot Cantonment AirportSmall Airport

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 Nawānshahr

What is the population of Nawānshahr?

Nawānshahr has a population of 14,884 residents and is located in India. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 422.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Nawānshahr expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Nawānshahr?

Nawānshahr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches.

How is the job market in Nawānshahr?

The job market in Nawānshahr faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 268 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Nawānshahr?

The median home value in Nawānshahr is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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