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Sankheda, India

Gujarat · India

Sankheda is a small city in Gujarat, India with a population of 12,077. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,077 Population 60/sq mi density
223 ft Elevation 68 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 3.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$22,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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People

Population12,077
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density60/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$3,100
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units4,831
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Population12,077
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Coordinates22.1702°, 73.5782°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Sankheda

Sankheda is a small city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 12,077. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sankheda has a population of 12,077 with a density of 60 people per square mile, spread across 202.3 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,077
Total Population
60
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
202.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sankheda vs India Average

The median household income in Sankheda is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $60, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 217 business establishments.

Income: Sankheda vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,100
Avg Weekly Wage$60

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below India avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above India avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sankheda is $22,000, 92% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,831 total housing units in the city. 27.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$22,000
92% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden27.9%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,831

Property Tax

Climate in Sankheda

Sankheda has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (33.5°C), the coldest is Jan (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1322 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 9.1° / 33.9° 0.4
Feb 24.1°C / 75°F 11.2° / 37.9° 0.0
Mar 28°C / 82°F 14.7° / 41.5° 2.6
Apr 32.2°C / 90°F 20.1° / 44.1° 2.4
May 33.5°C / 92°F 23.4° / 44.9° 15.5
Jun 30.6°C / 87°F 24.8° / 41.7° 169.9
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.9° / 33.6° 398.4
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.9° 362.9
Sep 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 31.8° 301.9
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 17.2° / 32.4° 46.3
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 13.5° / 32.5° 10.3
Dec 21.1°C / 70°F 9.6° / 31.9° 11.4
Sankheda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above India avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation223 ft (68 m)
Area202.3 sq mi (524.1 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates22.1702°N, 73.5782°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Nov 17, 1996.

Nov 17, 1996 8 km E of Kosamba, India M4.2 95 km
Dec 31, 1993 12 km SW of Surat, India M3.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Tauktae (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 204 km
1982 Unnamed Category 1 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 92°F (34°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 89°F (32°C) 4.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 15.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in

Sankheda has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 70°F in January to 92°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Sankheda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Medical Central Library0.0

Clinics in Sankheda

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amruta Clinic
Dhaval Clinic & Hospital

Train Stations in Sankheda

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bhatpur
Chhuchhapura Junction
Khunvad

Airports Near Sankheda

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vadodara International AirportBDQLarge Airport
Dahod HelipadSmall 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 Sankheda

What is the population of Sankheda?

Sankheda has a population of 12,077 residents and is located in India. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 202.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sankheda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $22,000 (92% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sankheda?

Sankheda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

How is the job market in Sankheda?

Sankheda has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $60. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sankheda?

The median home value in Sankheda is $22,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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