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Shām Churāsi, India

Punjab · India

Shām Churāsi is a small town in Punjab, India with a population of 4,426. Elevation: 860 ft (262 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,426 Population 16/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
34.2 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

Population4,426
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density16/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 Units1,770
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Population4,426
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Coordinates31.5003°, 75.7492°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation34.2 inches (869 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Shām Churāsi

Shām Churāsi is a small town in India (Punjab) with a population of 4,426. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet (262 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Shām Churāsi has a population of 4,426 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 271.5 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,426
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
271.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shām Churāsi vs India Average

The median household income in Shām Churāsi 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 80 business establishments.

Income: Shām Churāsi 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)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shām Churāsi 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 1,770 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 Units1,770

Property Tax

Shām Churāsi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area271.5 sq mi (703.1 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates31.5003°N, 75.7492°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.2"
10% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.24"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 112 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 121 km
Oct 2, 2012 38 km WSW of Kyelang, India M4.8 136 km
Jul 4, 2005 25 km NE of Chamba, India M4.8 147 km
Feb 28, 2005 37 km W of Kyelang, India M4.8 142 km
Oct 14, 2001 5 km W of Chamba, India M4.8 122 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km E of Chamba, India M4.8 132 km
Jul 29, 1997 8 km WNW of Sundarnagar, India M4.7 101 km
Oct 2, 2012 26 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.6 123 km
Sep 6, 1992 Himachal Pradesh, India M4.6 118 km
Jun 23, 1991 26 km NE of P?lampur, India M4.6 128 km
Feb 13, 1992 37 km ENE of Chamba, India M4.6 146 km
May 13, 2022 20 km NNE of Chamba, India M4.6 143 km
Mar 14, 2010 4 km ENE of Gagret, India M4.5 39 km
Jan 26, 1992 11 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.5 107 km
Mar 27, 2020 15 km N of Chamba, India M4.5 138 km
Jun 14, 2018 22 km E of Chamba, India M4.5 131 km
Jan 9, 2021 35 km W of Kyelang, India M4.5 142 km
Oct 17, 1998 11 km N of P?lampur, India M4.5 110 km
Jul 17, 2016 7 km ESE of Kahna Nau, Pakistan M4.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
June 91°F (33°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 86°F (30°C) 10.2 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.5 in
September 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in

Shām Churāsi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and November the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Shām Churāsi

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Punjab Rocks Radio classic rock, rock MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Shām Churāsi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Desh Bhagat Yaadgar Hall
Jang-e-Azadi Memorial
Virsa Vihar

Libraries in Shām Churāsi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Central Library0.0
Guru Nanak Dev District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shām Churāsi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adarsh Nagar Market
Adarsh Nagar Market
fruits
fruits
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
Model Town Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
New Jawahar Nagar Market
Vegetable Market

Clinics in Shām Churāsi

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kukreja Hospital and Panchkarma Centre
Raj Clinic

Dentists in Shām Churāsi

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pearl Shine Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Shām Churāsi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nasrala

Stadiums & Teams in Shām Churāsi

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Airports Near Shām Churāsi

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport
Adampur AirportAIPSmall Airport
Beas Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shām Churāsi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gurdwara

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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shām Churāsi

What is the population of Shām Churāsi?

Shām Churāsi has a population of 4,426 residents and is located in India. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 271.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shām Churāsi 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 Shām Churāsi?

Shām Churāsi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.2 inches.

How is the job market in Shām Churāsi?

The unemployment rate in Shām Churāsi 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 80 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shām Churāsi?

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

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