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Rāya, India

Punjab · India

Rāya is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 14,506. Elevation: 768 ft (234 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,506 Population 59/sq mi density
768 ft Elevation 234 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
28.6 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

Population14,506
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density59/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 Units5,802
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Population14,506
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Coordinates31.5424°, 75.2357°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Rāya

Rāya is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 14,506. The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet (234 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rāya has a population of 14,506 with a density of 59 people per square mile, spread across 246.5 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,506
Total Population
59
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
246.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rāya vs India Average

The median household income in Rāya 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 261 business establishments.

Income: Rāya 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)261

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rāya 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 5,802 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 Units5,802

Property Tax

Climate in Rāya

Rāya has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.9°C), the coldest is Jan (11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 984 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.4°C / 53°F 2° / 22° 52.4
Feb 15.3°C / 60°F 3.4° / 27.2° 29.9
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 9.2° / 35.2° 46.7
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 14.2° / 40.7° 25.8
May 32.8°C / 91°F 19.9° / 46.7° 29.7
Jun 35.9°C / 97°F 24.6° / 46.5° 75.8
Jul 33°C / 91°F 25.7° / 43.5° 297.9
Aug 30.3°C / 87°F 23.9° / 37.3° 241.2
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 21.5° / 36.1° 122.7
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 14.6° / 34° 32.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 9° / 30.4° 15.8
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 2.5° / 25.6° 13.6
Rāya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 768 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.4°F
36% above India avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area246.5 sq mi (638.3 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates31.5424°N, 75.2357°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 4, 2023.

Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 142 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 134 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 138 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 150 km
Oct 3, 2002 Pakistan M4.6 146 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 144 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 84 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 78 km
Jan 26, 1992 11 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.5 138 km
Oct 17, 1998 11 km N of P?lampur, India M4.5 145 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 99 km
Nov 6, 2013 9 km NE of Gagret, India M4.4 87 km
May 13, 1994 13 km N of Kathua, India M4.4 109 km
Mar 20, 2014 2 km NNW of Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five, Pakistan M4.3 134 km
Feb 15, 2005 3 km ESE of Fatehgarh Ch?ri?n, India M4.2 41 km
Jan 27, 2002 11 km NNW of Khem Karan, India M4.2 76 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 143 km
Jan 4, 2023 1 km SSW of Shekhupura, Pakistan M4.2 120 km
Oct 3, 2012 10 km NW of Dharamsala, India M4.2 128 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 91°F (33°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Rāya has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and November the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rāya

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
shaheed darshan singh pheruman public school rayya
GES Gagrewal Primary School
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Radio Stations near Rāya

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
desi world radio (USA) (US) MP3
Punjab Rocks Radio classic rock, rock MP3 64 kbps
Desi World Radio MP3

Libraries in Rāya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Knowledge Resource Centre (Library)0.0

Train Stations in Rāya

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhalojala
Saidpur Jalalabad

Stadiums & Teams in Rāya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rāya

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportATQLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Beas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rāya

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dawat-ul-Haq Madrasa
Gurudwara Charn Kamal Sahib Ji Gagrewal
vadha gurdwara
ਗੁਰੂਦਵਾਰਾ ਬਾਬਾ ਰੂੜਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ, ਚੀਮਾਂ ਬਾਠ। Gurudwara Baba Ruda Ji, Cheema Bath

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 Rāya

What is the population of Rāya?

Rāya has a population of 14,506 residents and is located in India. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 246.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rāya 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 Rāya?

Rāya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.

How is the job market in Rāya?

The unemployment rate in Rāya 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 261 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rāya?

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

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