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Palaj, India

Gujarat · India

Palaj is a small town in Gujarat, India with a population of 2,634. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,634 Population 39/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
28.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$22,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,634
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density39/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$3,100
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units1,054
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain28.2 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population2,634
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates23.2211°, 72.7013°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation28.2 inches (715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Palaj

Palaj is a small town in India (Gujarat) with a population of 2,634. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Palaj has a population of 2,634 with a density of 39 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,634
Total Population
39
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
68.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Palaj vs India Average

The median household income in Palaj is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $60, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below 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 47 business establishments.

Income: Palaj vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,100
Avg Weekly Wage$60

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Palaj is $22,000, 92% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,054 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 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,000
92% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,054

Property Tax

Climate in Palaj

Palaj has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (34.5°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 842 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 12.2° / 27.7° 1.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 14.7° / 30.8° 0.6
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 19.4° / 35.8° 1.0
Apr 32°C / 90°F 24.2° / 39.8° 2.0
May 34.5°C / 94°F 27.4° / 41.6° 7.0
Jun 33.3°C / 92°F 27.7° / 38.9° 111.0
Jul 30°C / 86°F 26.2° / 33.8° 315.8
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.3° / 32.2° 259.1
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25° / 33.6° 130.3
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 22° / 35.5° 11.5
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 17.3° / 33° 2.3
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.3° 0.3
Palaj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above India avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area68.3 sq mi (177.0 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates23.2211°N, 72.7013°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 5, 2019.

Sep 2, 2010 7 km S of H?rij, India M4.0 94 km
Jun 5, 2019 6 km SSE of ?bu, India M4.0 146 km
Jul 17, 2004 Gujarat, India M3.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 3 168 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 266 km
1982 Unnamed Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 91°F (33°C) 3.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in

Palaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 67°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Palaj

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR VBS Ahmedabad bollywood, gujarati UNKNOWN

Museums in Palaj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashram Building
Ashram Building
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Calico Textile Museum
Dandi Kutir (Salt Mount) Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum
Kochrab Ashram
Kochrab Ashram
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
NC Mehta Gallery
NC Mehta Gallery
Sabarmati Ashram
Sanskar Kendra - City Museum
Sanskar Kendra - City Museum
Sardar Patel National Memorial
Sardar Patel National Memorial
Swaminarayan Museum
Swaminarayan Museum
Vechaar: Utensils Museum
Vechaar: Utensils Museum

Libraries in Palaj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ahmedabad Bar Association Advocate Library0.0
B.N.Library0.0
B.N.Library0.0
British Library, Ahmedabad0.0
British Library, Ahmedabad0.0
Central Library0.0
Chandrakant Baxi Muncipal Library0.0
Chandrakant Baxi Muncipal Library0.0
Dr.Shyama Prashad Mukharji Muncipal Library0.0
Dr.Shyama Prashad Mukharji Muncipal Library0.0
Gorvardhan AM Tripathi Muncipal Library0.0
Gorvardhan AM Tripathi Muncipal Library0.0
Gujarat University Library0.0
Gyan Bhandar0.0
Harivallabhdas Kalidas Library0.0
Jayotindra Dave Muncipal Library0.0
Jayotindra Dave Muncipal Library0.0
Kavi Ramanlal Vasantlal Desai Muncipal Library0.0
Kavi Ramanlal Vasantlal Desai Muncipal Library0.0
Lilavati Lalbhai Library0.0
Maneklal Jethalal Library0.0
Maneklal Jethalal Public Library0.0
Maneklal Jethalal Public Library0.0
Mini Library (Hostel Area)0.0
Patel.K.K.Muni Library0.0
Patel.K.K.Muni Library0.0
RA.B.GI.U Muncipal Library0.0
RA.B.GI.U Muncipal Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Swa.Lalbhai Kundivala Muncipal Library0.0
Swa.Lalbhai Kundivala Muncipal Library0.0
V.N.Shah Library0.0
V.N.Shah Library0.0
Vikram Sarabhai Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Palaj

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ahmedabad Historic Gujari Bazaar (Sunday Market)
Ahmedabad Historic Gujari Bazaar (Sunday Market)
APMC Market
CHANDLODIA MARKET
CHANDLODIA MARKET
fish market
fish market
fruit and vegetable market
Jamalpur Market
Kabadi market
Kabadi market
Madhupura Market
meat market
meat market
Old Gujari Bazaar (Sunday Market)
Reliance Market
Sector 21 Market
Thakorbaug Market
Wholesale Market Yard

Train Stations in Palaj

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dabhoda

Stadiums & Teams in Palaj

TeamLeagueDivision
EKA Arena (The Arena/TransStadia Arena)
Narendra Modi Stadium
Police Stadium

Airports Near Palaj

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sardar Vallabh Patel International AirportAMDLarge Airport
Mehsana Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Palaj

23 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aatrey Ayurvedic Clinic
Akshar Clinic
Anshul Homoeopathy Clinic
Atharva Clinic
Dr Dipak L Mehta Clinic
Dr. Charulata Harshe Clinic
Dr. Kartik Mehta and Shrey Nurshing Home
Dr. P S Patel Clinic
Dr. Vijay B. Oza's Clinic
Foram Clinic for Children
Health Focus Physiotherapy Clinic
Keshavam Eye Clinic
Narayani ENT Clinic
Navkar Clinic & Health Care
Niramay Clinic
Pankti Clinic
Radhe Clinic
Sarthak Clinic
Sharada Medical Nursing Home and Eye Care Pvt. Ltd.
Shivam Clinic
Shrey Maternity and Nursing Home
Skin and Cosmetology Clinic
Urmi Homeopathic Clinic

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 Palaj

What is the population of Palaj?

Palaj has a population of 2,634 residents and is located in India. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 68.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Palaj expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $22,000 (92% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Palaj?

Palaj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.2 inches.

How is the job market in Palaj?

Palaj has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $60. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Palaj?

The median home value in Palaj is $22,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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