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Sānchi, India

Madhya Pradesh · India

Sānchi is a small city in Madhya Pradesh, India with a population of 8,401. Elevation: 1,401 ft (427 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,401 Population 14/sq mi density
1,401 ft Elevation 427 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$9,500 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,401
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,400
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$9,500
Rent$30
Housing Units3,360
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Population8,401
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Coordinates23.4865°, 77.7378°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMadhya Pradesh
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,162 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age24.0 years

About Sānchi

Sānchi is a small city in India (Madhya Pradesh) with a population of 8,401. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet (427 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sānchi has a population of 8,401 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 620.1 square miles. The median age is 24.0 years, 38% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,401
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
24.0yrs
Median Age
38% below India avg
620.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sānchi vs India Average

The median household income in Sānchi is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $27, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 151 business establishments.

Income: Sānchi vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,400
Avg Weekly Wage$27

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)151

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sānchi is $9,500, 97% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,360 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$9,500
97% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,360

Property Tax

Sānchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above India avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,401 ft (427 m)
Area620.1 sq mi (1,606.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates23.4865°N, 77.7378°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
20% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 9, 1998.

Mar 9, 1998 25 km SSE of B?bai, India M4.3 115 km
Jan 10, 1996 24 km W of Sh?hpur, India M4.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 89°F (31°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 95°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in

Sānchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 65°F in January to 95°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and April the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Sānchi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AIR bhopal UNKNOWN

Museums in Sānchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sanchi Museum

Libraries in Sānchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CENTRAL LIBRARY0.0

Hotels in Sānchi

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krishna Hotel

Monuments in Sānchi

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Great Stupa
Stupa 2
Stupa 3
Temple 7

Train Stations in Sānchi

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dewanganj
Salamatpur
Sanchi

Airports Near Sānchi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Raja Bhoj International AirportBHOLarge Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sānchi

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Buddhist Monuments at SanchiCultural1989

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sānchi

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eastern Gate
Gate
Great Stupa
Northern Gate
Southern Gate
Stupa 2
Stupa 3
Temple 18
Temple 31
Temple 40
Temple 7
Vihara
Vihara
Vihara
Western Gate

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Sānchi

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Cultural · inscribed 1989
On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states of conservation most of which date back to the 2nd and 1st ce...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sānchi

What is the population of Sānchi?

Sānchi has a population of 8,401 residents and is located in India. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 620.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 24.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sānchi expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $9,500 (97% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sānchi?

Sānchi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches.

How is the job market in Sānchi?

Sānchi has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $27. There are 151 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sānchi?

The median home value in Sānchi is $9,500. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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