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Pituk, India

Ladakh · India

Pituk is a small town in Ladakh, India with a population of 4,047. Elevation: 10,686 ft (3,257 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
4,047 Population 992/sq mi density
10,686 ft Elevation 3,257 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
4.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,600 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$1,600 median income, 10.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population4,047
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density992/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,600
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty12.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units1,619
Rent Burden27.5%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain4.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Population4,047
Population Density992 / sq mi
Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Coordinates34.1391°, 77.5360°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLadakh
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation4.5 inches (115 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)
Median Household Income$1,600
Median Age26.0 years

About Pituk

Pituk is a small town in India (Ladakh) with a population of 4,047. The city sits at an elevation of 10,686 feet (3,257 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pituk has a population of 4,047 with a density of 992 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,047
Total Population
992
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pituk vs India Average

The median household income in Pituk is $1,600, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Pituk vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,600
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above India avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above India avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pituk is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,619 total housing units in the city. 27.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden27.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,619

Property Tax

Pituk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,686 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below India avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density992/sq mi
Coordinates34.1391°N, 77.5360°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.5"
88% below India avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.55"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on May 2, 2025.

Nov 19, 1996 130 km ENE of Thang, India M6.9 145 km
Oct 21, 2013 52 km NNE of Thang, India M5.4 140 km
Jun 19, 2000 Kashmir-Xinjiang border region M5.4 124 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 146 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 132 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 127 km
Nov 19, 1996 101 km ENE of Thang, India M5.0 125 km
Nov 19, 1996 89 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 134 km
Jun 28, 2021 60 km ENE of Leh, India M4.8 65 km
Nov 21, 1996 124 km ENE of Thang, India M4.8 136 km
Feb 15, 2015 15 km SSE of Kargil, India M4.7 127 km
May 27, 1997 eastern Kashmir M4.7 12 km
Oct 13, 2000 81 km ENE of Thang, India M4.7 124 km
Jan 8, 2000 91 km ENE of Leh, India M4.7 97 km
Feb 7, 1990 52 km ESE of Kargil, India M4.6 86 km
Nov 23, 1996 68 km ENE of Thang, India M4.6 105 km
Apr 18, 2017 Kashmir-India border region M4.6 105 km
May 29, 1999 83 km NE of Thang, India M4.6 141 km
Oct 19, 2017 50 km ENE of Kishtw?r, India M4.6 137 km
Jun 17, 1995 40 km S of Kargil, India M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in Wettest
April 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 0.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in

Pituk has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Pituk

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Targaisling Monastery - - - -
SECMOL Campus - - - -
Phey Gyudzin Monastrey School - - - -
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Museums in Pituk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Asian Museum
Ladakh House
Ladakh Rocks & Minerals museum
Thiksey Museum

Libraries in Pituk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Chispay Tolop Khang Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pituk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dry Fruit Market
Fruit & vegetable market
G K Tibetan Handicraft Market
KiguTak Market
Lhasa Tibetan Market & Restaurant
Moti Market
Tibetan refugee market
Tibetan Refugee Market
Tibetian Market
Tibetian Market Main Bazaar
Veg & Fruit Market

Hotels in Pituk

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moonland Tourist Bungalow

Theatres in Pituk

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Monuments in Pituk

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Stupas

Clinics in Pituk

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MAC

Veterinaries in Pituk

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal Husbandry Room

Gas Stations in Pituk

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
IN #5936063633
Indian Oil
Indian Oil

Airports Near Pituk

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportIXLMedium Airport
Thoise Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pituk

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Phyang Gompa
Spituk Gompa
St. Peters Catholic Church

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 Pituk

What is the population of Pituk?

Pituk has a population of 4,047 residents and is located in India. The population density is 992 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pituk expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,600, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pituk?

Pituk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Pituk?

The job market in Pituk faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pituk?

The median home value in Pituk is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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