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Pokaran, India

Rajasthan · India

Pokaran is a small city in Rajasthan, India with a population of 23,554. Elevation: 764 ft (233 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
23,554 Population 6/sq mi density
764 ft Elevation 233 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,700 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population23,554
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density6/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,700
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units9,422
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Population23,554
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Coordinates26.9201°, 71.9163°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceRajasthan
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (197 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,700
Median Age25.5 years

About Pokaran

Pokaran is a small city in India (Rajasthan) with a population of 23,554. The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Pokaran has a population of 23,554 with a density of 6 people per square mile, spread across 4,000.8 square miles. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

23,554
Total Population
6
People / sq mi
25.5yrs
Median Age
34% below India avg
4,000.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Pokaran vs India Average

The median household income in Pokaran is $1,700, 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 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 424 business establishments.

Income: Pokaran vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,700
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above India avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above India avg
Establishments (County)424

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Pokaran 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 9,422 total housing units in the city. 29.4% 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$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units9,422

Property Tax

Climate in Pokaran

Pokaran has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.2°C), the coldest is Jan (14.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 391 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.8°C / 59°F 5° / 27.7° 7.2
Feb 19.7°C / 68°F 7.2° / 33.1° 2.1
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 11.8° / 39.2° 8.4
Apr 31.3°C / 88°F 19.3° / 42.3° 10.8
May 34.6°C / 94°F 22.7° / 46° 27.2
Jun 35.2°C / 95°F 26.6° / 44.5° 47.1
Jul 33.8°C / 93°F 26.7° / 42.3° 106.8
Aug 31.7°C / 89°F 25.1° / 39.4° 109.9
Sep 31.5°C / 89°F 23.7° / 40.9° 45.3
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 18.5° / 38.3° 11.9
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 11.4° / 34.9° 12.9
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 5.9° / 28.7° 1.1
Pokaran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 764 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area4,000.8 sq mi (10,361.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates26.9201°N, 71.9163°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
80% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.64"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 9, 2009.

Nov 8, 1991 72 km SSW of Jaisalmer, India M5.4 146 km
Apr 9, 2009 29 km NNW of Jaisalmer, India M5.1 118 km
Apr 4, 1995 108 km ESE of Khanpur, Pakistan M4.8 140 km
Nov 20, 1991 64 km S of Jaisalmer, India M4.5 123 km
Nov 25, 1991 50 km S of Jaisalmer, India M4.2 121 km
Nov 8, 1991 21 km NW of Jaisalmer, India M3.8 119 km
Feb 27, 1996 42 km SE of Phalodi, India M3.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
May 94°F (34°C) 0.2 in
June 94°F (34°C) 0.7 in Warmest
July 89°F (32°C) 2.6 in
August 87°F (30°C) 2.6 in Wettest
September 87°F (30°C) 0.9 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in

Pokaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 61°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and October the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Pokaran

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pokaran Desert Resort

Restaurants in Pokaran

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highway King Restaurant
Shri Ramdev Restaurant

Castles in Pokaran

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pokaran Fort

Clinics in Pokaran

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr. R.S.Champawats Clinic
Mamta Clinic Homeopathic
Shri Ramdev Homoeopathic Clinic
Sri Ramdev Homoeopathic Clinic

Train Stations in Pokaran

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ashapura Gomat
Odhaniya Chacha
Pokaran
Ramdevra

Gas Stations in Pokaran

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HP
HP
HP
IN #5219057304
IN #5219071667
Indian oil

Airports Near Pokaran

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Phalodi Air Force Station-Small Airport
Phalodi Airport-Small 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 Pokaran

What is the population of Pokaran?

Pokaran has a population of 23,554 residents and is located in India. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 4,000.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Pokaran expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,700, 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 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Pokaran?

Pokaran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.

How is the job market in Pokaran?

The job market in Pokaran faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 424 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Pokaran?

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

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