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Rurki, India

Punjab · India

Rurki is a small city in Punjab, India with a population of 10,509. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,509 Population 21/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
29.9 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
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$20,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population10,509
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,650
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$20,000
Rent$45
Housing Units4,204
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population10,509
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates30.3695°, 76.4742°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (760 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Rurki

Rurki is a small city in India (Punjab) with a population of 10,509. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Rurki has a population of 10,509 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 500.4 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,509
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
500.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Rurki vs India Average

The median household income in Rurki 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 189 business establishments.

Income: Rurki 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)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Rurki 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 4,204 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 Units4,204

Property Tax

Climate in Rurki

Rurki has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jun (35°C), the coldest is Jan (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1013 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.8°C / 53°F 2.6° / 22.8° 46.2
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 4.4° / 27.9° 27.6
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 9.5° / 36.1° 40.9
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 15° / 41.6° 26.3
May 32.7°C / 91°F 20.1° / 46.1° 54.2
Jun 35°C / 95°F 24° / 45.6° 76.4
Jul 31.8°C / 89°F 25.4° / 42.1° 321.1
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 23.9° / 35.8° 238.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 21.4° / 34.9° 137.6
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 15.2° / 33.9° 19.7
Nov 19.2°C / 66°F 10.1° / 30.8° 11.7
Dec 13.7°C / 57°F 3.1° / 26.5° 12.5
Rurki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area500.4 sq mi (1,296.1 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates30.3695°N, 76.4742°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.06"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.6 on Aug 9, 2024.

Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 136 km
Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 49 km
Aug 1, 2016 15 km WNW of Seoni, India M4.5 116 km
Sep 12, 1999 6 km SSE of Jubbal, India M4.5 137 km
Nov 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Indri, India M4.5 84 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 150 km
Nov 8, 1999 17 km ENE of Seoni, India M4.4 131 km
Aug 29, 2013 1 km NNE of Una, India M4.4 125 km
May 29, 2020 Uttar Pradesh, India M4.2 143 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 96 km
May 15, 1990 5 km NNE of Goh?na, India M4.1 135 km
Mar 22, 1999 7 km WNW of Sam?lkha, India M4.1 132 km
Jul 27, 2004 6 km NE of Chhaprauli, India M4.1 144 km
Nov 15, 1995 12 km SE of Goh?na, India M4.0 149 km
Feb 20, 2019 4 km ENE of K?ndhla, India M4.0 141 km
Mar 19, 1998 9 km S of Jubbal, India M3.9 134 km
Aug 9, 2024 7 km WSW of Pāndoh, India M3.6 150 km
Feb 22, 2000 8 km NNW of Seoni, India M3.6 121 km
Jan 2, 1997 10 km NE of Vik?snagar, India M3.5 133 km
Jan 7, 2008 7 km SSW of Sarka Gh?t, India M3.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 89°F (32°C) 0.5 in
June 90°F (32°C) 1.9 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Rurki has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 54°F in January to 90°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Rurki

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sushila Devi Public School - - - -
Sri Guru Teg Bhadur Gurmat Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rurki

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bol Punjabi Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Rurki

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bhai Kahan Singh Library0.0
Bhai Kahan Singh Library0.0
Nava Nalanda Library0.0
State Library0.0
State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rurki

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dana Mandi
Grain Market
Rudra Enterprise
Rudra Enterprise

Hotels in Rurki

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bhai Veer Singh Hostel Block No. C
Bhai veer Singh Hostel Block No. D
Bhat Puran Singh Hostel For Boys
CC, Sports Hostel For Girls
Dr. B.R Ambedkar Hostel Block No. G
Dr. B.R Ambedkar Hostel Block No. H
Homi Bhabha Hostel Block No. B
Homi Bhabha Hostel Block No.A
S. Bhagat Singh Hostel Block No. E
S. Bhagat Singh Hostel Block No. F

Restaurants in Rurki

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casba Resort

Cafes in Rurki

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee Brew
flevaro_cafe

Theatres in Rurki

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kala Bhawan

Castles in Rurki

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahadurgarh Fort
Fort Bahadurgarh

Clinics in Rurki

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rama Atray Hospital
Vardmaan Mahavir Healthcare

Train Stations in Rurki

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kauli

Gas Stations in Rurki

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #597102380
IN #597102385
IN #597102389
IN #6012522142
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump

Banks in Rurki

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India
State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Rurki

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rurki

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportIXCLarge Airport
Ambala Air Force Station-Medium Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Karnal Airport-Small Airport
Patiala Airport-Small Airport
Pinjore Airfield and Flying Club-Small Airport
Shimla AirportSLVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rurki

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Badrinath Temple
Gurdwara Sahib Phase 1
Gurudwara Bahadurgarh Patshahi Nauvi
Gurudwara Sachi Manji Sahib Smashpur
Shree Hanuman And Shri Shanidev Mandir

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 Rurki

What is the population of Rurki?

Rurki has a population of 10,509 residents and is located in India. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 500.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Rurki 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 Rurki?

Rurki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches.

How is the job market in Rurki?

The unemployment rate in Rurki 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 189 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Rurki?

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

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