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Rawālsar, India

Himachal Pradesh · India

Rawālsar is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, India with a population of 1,821. Elevation: 4,275 ft (1,303 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,821 Population 383/sq mi density
4,275 ft Elevation 1,303 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
62.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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People

Population1,821
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density383/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,850
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$35
Housing Units728
Rent Burden26.5%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain62.4 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Population1,821
Population Density383 / sq mi
Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Coordinates31.6314°, 76.8346°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceHimachal Pradesh
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.4 inches (1,584 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age31.0 years

About Rawālsar

Rawālsar is a small town in India (Himachal Pradesh) with a population of 1,821. The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet (1,303 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rawālsar has a population of 1,821 with a density of 383 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,821
Total Population
383
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below India avg
4.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rawālsar vs India Average

The median household income in Rawālsar is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,850 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $55, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: Rawālsar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,850
Avg Weekly Wage$55

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above India avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below India avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rawālsar is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 728 total housing units in the city. 26.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units728

Property Tax

Rawālsar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above India avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,275 ft (1,303 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates31.6314°N, 76.8346°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.4"
64% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.54"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

May 28, 2010 10 km SE of Rohru, India M5.0 110 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 87 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.9 61 km
Jun 4, 2013 41 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.9 118 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 130 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 127 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km E of Chamba, India M4.8 113 km
Feb 28, 2005 37 km W of Kyelang, India M4.8 102 km
Jul 4, 2005 25 km NE of Chamba, India M4.8 132 km
Oct 2, 2012 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India M4.8 95 km
Dec 13, 1990 11 km SE of Banj?r, India M4.7 58 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 9 km
Aug 27, 2016 8 km ENE of R?mpur, India M4.6 85 km
Feb 13, 1992 37 km ENE of Chamba, India M4.6 116 km
Jul 17, 2009 33 km WNW of Kyelang, India M4.6 121 km
May 13, 2022 20 km NNE of Chamba, India M4.6 133 km
Oct 2, 2012 26 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.6 91 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 101 km
Jun 23, 1991 26 km NE of P?lampur, India M4.6 76 km
Sep 14, 1996 38 km NE of Chamba, India M4.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake - 19,000 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 18.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 14.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in Driest
December 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in

Rawālsar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.5") and November the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Rawālsar

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Senior Secondary School, Sidhyani - - - -
Government Middle School, Kalkhar - - - -
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Libraries in Rawālsar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Book Nook0.0
Padmasambhava Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rawālsar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rewalsar Bazaar

Hotels in Rawālsar

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel wangdu
Pandav - Meditation & Tourist Palace
The Tourist Inn

Restaurants in Rawālsar

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Community Kitchen
kora
Pandav - Meditation & Tourist Palace
Thakur Dhaba
Topchen Restaurant

Cafes in Rawālsar

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Emaho Cafe
Midway Fast Food Corner
Zigar Café

Zoos in Rawālsar

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rewalsar Zoo

Clinics in Rawālsar

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

H.S.Malhotra Clinic, Mandi
Homoeopathic Clinic

Bus Stations in Rawālsar

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Rawālsar

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #5153532037

Stadiums & Teams in Rawālsar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rawālsar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Kullu Manali AirportKUUMedium Airport
Shimla AirportSLVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rawālsar

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Drikung Kadyud Gompa
Gonpa
Gurudwara of Guru Gobind Singh
Hanuman Temple
Naina Devi Mandir
Naina Devi Temple
Padma Sambhava Statue
Padmasambhava caves
Padmasambhava Footprint Cave
Shiv Mandir
Shiv Temple
Shyama Kali Temple
Stupa of Guru Rinpoche on Tso Pema lake
Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa
Wogmin Thupten Sherdup Ling

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 Rawālsar

What is the population of Rawālsar?

Rawālsar has a population of 1,821 residents and is located in India. The population density is 383 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rawālsar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% 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 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Rawālsar?

Rawālsar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.

How is the job market in Rawālsar?

The unemployment rate in Rawālsar is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $55. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rawālsar?

The median home value in Rawālsar is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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