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Sāja, India

Chhattisgarh · India

Sāja is a small city in Chhattisgarh, India with a population of 5,257. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,257 Population 22/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,400 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,400 median income, 3.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$8,500 home value, $28/mo rent

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People

Population5,257
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,400
Per Capita$1,350
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty28.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$8,500
Rent$28
Housing Units2,103
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population5,257
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates21.6667°, 81.3167°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceChhattisgarh
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,400
Median Age24.5 years

About Sāja

Sāja is a small city in India (Chhattisgarh) with a population of 5,257. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sāja has a population of 5,257 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 236.0 square miles. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,257
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below India avg
236.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sāja vs India Average

The median household income in Sāja is $1,400, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $26, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Sāja vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,400
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,350
Avg Weekly Wage$26

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.2%
11% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.5%
130% above India avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sāja is $8,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $28 (98% below the national average of $1,163). There are 2,103 total housing units in the city. 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$8,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$28
98% below India avg
Rent Burden30.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units2,103

Property Tax

Sāja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above India avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area236.0 sq mi (611.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates21.6667°N, 81.3167°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.40"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1998).

Year Name Category Closest
1998 Unnamed Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 90°F (32°C) 0.4 in
May 96°F (35°C) 0.7 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Sāja has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 68°F in December to 96°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and November the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Sāja

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Swami Vivekananda AirportRPRMedium Airport
Bhilai Airport-Small Airport
Birwa Airstrip-Small 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 Sāja

What is the population of Sāja?

Sāja has a population of 5,257 residents and is located in India. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 236.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sāja expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,400, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $8,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $28 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sāja?

Sāja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

How is the job market in Sāja?

Sāja has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $26. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sāja?

The median home value in Sāja is $8,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $28.

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