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Rāikot, India

Punjab · India

Rāikot is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 28,734. Elevation: 781 ft (238 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,734 Population 110/sq mi density
781 ft Elevation 238 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
22.7 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

Population28,734
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density110/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 Units11,494
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain22.7 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Population28,734
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates30.6500°, 75.6000°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation22.7 inches (576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Rāikot

Rāikot is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 28,734. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rāikot has a population of 28,734 with a density of 110 people per square mile, spread across 260.1 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

28,734
Total Population
110
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
260.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rāikot vs India Average

The median household income in Rāikot 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 517 business establishments.

Income: Rāikot 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)517

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rāikot 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 11,494 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 Units11,494

Property Tax

Climate in Rāikot

Rāikot has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.6°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 816 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 1.6° / 22.9° 36.9
Feb 15.7°C / 60°F 3.7° / 28.5° 20.6
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 9° / 36.7° 33.7
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 14.5° / 42° 18.2
May 33.2°C / 92°F 20.3° / 46.8° 43.4
Jun 35.6°C / 96°F 24.2° / 45.9° 58.0
Jul 32.6°C / 91°F 25.7° / 43.1° 252.2
Aug 30.2°C / 86°F 24.1° / 37.4° 199.1
Sep 29°C / 84°F 21.5° / 36.8° 111.7
Oct 25°C / 77°F 15.2° / 35.4° 22.2
Nov 19.2°C / 67°F 9.2° / 31.6° 10.5
Dec 13.5°C / 56°F 2.1° / 26.2° 9.8
Rāikot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area260.1 sq mi (673.7 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates30.6500°N, 75.6000°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 17, 2016.

Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 90 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 135 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 124 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 130 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 112 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 123 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 146 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 122 km
Apr 9, 2008 27 km WSW of Amritsar, India M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
June 92°F (33°C) 1.4 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 6.8 in Wettest
August 85°F (30°C) 5.5 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Rāikot has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Rāikot

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ajitsar Khalsa Government High School
Satya Bharti School
Government Elementry School
Government Senior Secondary School
Government Senior Secondary School
Government School
Satya Bharti School
Government Senior Secondary School
S. Sobha Singh Public School
Government Middle School
Dasmesh Public Senior Secondary School
Government Middle School
Government Primary School
Government Senior Secondary School
Tagore Modern High School
Government High School
Government Senior Secondary School
Baba Isher Singh Baba Kundan Singh (N) Public School
Bhagwan Mahavir Senior Secondary school
sangeet vidyalya
BMSM School chhapa
Government Primary School
Governmet Middle School
Government Primary School
S.D public school chhapa
Government High School
Sacred Heart Convent School
Kutba Public School
Swami Ganga Giri Janta Girs School
Raikot Public School
Tagore Modern Senior Secondary School
Swami Ganga Giri Senior Secondary School
Ajitsar Khalsa Senior Secondary School
Doctor Dwarka Dass Government Senior Secondary School
Government Primary School
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Radio Stations near Rāikot

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Rāikot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Library Museum
Museum of Rural History of Punjab and Culture

Libraries in Rāikot

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MS Randhawa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rāikot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anaj Mandi
Anaj Mandi, Kurar
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi
Dana Mandi, Daudhar
Dhyan Singh Complex
Gol Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Old Grain Market
SBS Nagar market
Sudhar Bazar

Restaurants in Rāikot

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balvir Dhaba
Billu Vaishu Dhaba
Harry Foods
Orange
Vancouver Pizza

Monuments in Rāikot

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babe Shaheed

Clinics in Rāikot

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dashmesh Clinic
Dr. Manoj Jain Clinic
Dr. Narinder Singh Clinic
Laboratry
Pandher Health Clinic
Sandhu clinic
Vardhaman Nursing Home

Dentists in Rāikot

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aulakh Dental Clinic
Kamal Hospital and Dental Clinic
Naveen Dental Hospital

Bus Stations in Rāikot

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stop
IN #183633979
Raikot Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Rāikot

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
HP
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
Reliance

Banks in Rāikot

13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
Bank of India
Canara Bank
HDFC Bank
ICICI Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Punjab and Sindh Bank
Punjab National Bank
State Bank of India
State Bank of India
The Ludhiana Central Co-Operative Bank
Western Union

Gyms in Rāikot

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GYM, TalwandiRai

Stadiums & Teams in Rāikot

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Airports Near Rāikot

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport

Post Offices in Rāikot

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
post office
post office

Treatment Centers in Rāikot

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anavaran Skin and Family Medicine Clinic
Beri Eye Clinic
Berry Nursing Home
Brar Eye Centre
Dashmesh Homeo Clinic
Dr. Bhalla Homeopathic Clinic
Dr. Dyal Clinic
Harpreet Eye Care Centre
J.S. Chugh Clinic
Karan Clinic
Ludhiana Laparoscopic and Surgical Clinic
Malhotra Clinic and Diagnostic Lab
Pal Nursing Home, Ludhiana
Puri Nursing Home
Rejuvie Skin Care Clinic
Sadana Nursing Home
Skin Rise Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rāikot

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baba Peer Masjid
gurduwara sahib
Gurdwara Beri Sahib Patshahi 10
Gurdwara Sahib Patshahi Dasvi
Gurudwara att wadda ghalughara sahib
Gurudwara Baba Jorawar Singh Fateh Singh
Gurudwara Gurusar Panjuana Sahib
Gurudwara Sahib
Gurudwara Sahib
Gurudwara Satranjsar Sahib
Gurudwara Tahliana Sahib
Masjid
Thath Nanaksar
Thath Nanaksar ( Damdama Sahib )
Thath Nanaksar (13 Manzil)
Thath Nanaksar (13 Manzilan)
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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 Rāikot

What is the population of Rāikot?

Rāikot has a population of 28,734 residents and is located in India. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 260.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rāikot 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 Rāikot?

Rāikot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.7 inches.

How is the job market in Rāikot?

The unemployment rate in Rāikot 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 517 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rāikot?

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

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