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Rakh Gadi Garh, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Rakh Gadi Garh is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 7,588. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1.8 /5.0
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7,588 Population 28/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
55.3 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

Population7,588
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density28/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 Units3,035
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain55.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population7,588
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates32.6692°, 74.8389°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.3 inches (1,405 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Rakh Gadi Garh

Rakh Gadi Garh is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 7,588. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rakh Gadi Garh has a population of 7,588 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,588
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
267.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rakh Gadi Garh vs India Average

The median household income in Rakh Gadi Garh 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 137 business establishments.

Income: Rakh Gadi Garh 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)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rakh Gadi Garh 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 3,035 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 Units3,035

Property Tax

Climate in Rakh Gadi Garh

Rakh Gadi Garh 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
Rakh Gadi Garh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above India avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area267.9 sq mi (694.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates32.6692°N, 74.8389°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
46% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.17"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 105 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 108 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 112 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 110 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 112 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 125 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 99 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 122 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 141 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 98 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 136 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 111 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 118 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 107 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 130 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 109 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 103 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 106 km
Sep 8, 2019 44 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M4.8 133 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
May 85°F (30°C) 1.1 in
June 89°F (32°C) 2.8 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 13.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 17.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in

Rakh Gadi Garh has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in January to 89°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.2") and November the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Rakh Gadi Garh

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Banyan School
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Museums in Rakh Gadi Garh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Mahal Museum & Library
Amar Singh Museum
Amar Singh Museum
Ambaran Buddhist Site Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Dogra Art Museum
Wadia Museum of Natural History
Wadia Museum of Natural History

Libraries in Rakh Gadi Garh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
College Library0.0
College Library0.0
Ranbir Library0.0
Reader’s Paradise Library0.0
Reader’s Paradise Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rakh Gadi Garh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bahu Plaza
Bahu Plaza
Shah wali Market

Dentists in Rakh Gadi Garh

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oracare Dental Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Rakh Gadi Garh

TeamLeagueDivision
B.S.F. Sports Stadium

Airports Near Rakh Gadi Garh

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sialkot International AirportSKTLarge Airport
Jammu AirportIXJMedium Airport
Udhampur Air Force StationMedium 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 Rakh Gadi Garh

What is the population of Rakh Gadi Garh?

Rakh Gadi Garh has a population of 7,588 residents and is located in India. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 267.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rakh Gadi Garh 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 Rakh Gadi Garh?

Rakh Gadi Garh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.3 inches.

How is the job market in Rakh Gadi Garh?

The job market in Rakh Gadi Garh faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 137 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rakh Gadi Garh?

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

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