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Shopian, India

Jammu and Kashmir · India

Shopian is a small city in Jammu and Kashmir, India with a population of 16,360. Elevation: 6,742 ft (2,055 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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16,360 Population 69/sq mi density
6,742 ft Elevation 2,055 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,800 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,800 median income, 15.2% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$15,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population16,360
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density69/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$1,800
Per Capita$1,600
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

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Home Value$15,000
Rent$40
Housing Units6,544
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation6,742 ft (2,055 m)
Population16,360
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation6,742 ft (2,055 m)
Coordinates33.7172°, 74.8341°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceJammu and Kashmir
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,026 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$1,800
Median Age26.0 years

About Shopian

Shopian is a small city in India (Jammu and Kashmir) with a population of 16,360. The city sits at an elevation of 6,742 feet (2,055 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Shopian has a population of 16,360 with a density of 69 people per square mile, spread across 236.6 square miles. The median age is 26.0 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

16,360
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
26.0yrs
Median Age
33% below India avg
236.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Shopian vs India Average

The median household income in Shopian is $1,800, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $31, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 15.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 294 business establishments.

Income: Shopian vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,800
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,600
Avg Weekly Wage$31

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.2%
322% above India avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above India avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Shopian is $15,000, 95% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 6,544 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$15,000
95% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units6,544

Property Tax

Climate in Shopian

Shopian has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1228 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.1°C / 30°F -11.4° / 8.9° 146.9
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.6° / 10.4° 107.3
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -4.8° / 17.3° 137.4
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F 0.2° / 20.8° 122.2
May 14.3°C / 58°F 3.7° / 25° 78.8
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 8.3° / 27.4° 85.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.2° 177.9
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.1° 139.4
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 8.8° / 25° 65.5
Oct 11.4°C / 53°F 1.3° / 22° 52.0
Nov 6.2°C / 43°F -3.6° / 17.7° 69.6
Dec 1.7°C / 35°F -9.1° / 13.4° 46.1
Shopian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,742 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above India avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,742 ft (2,055 m)
Area236.6 sq mi (612.9 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates33.7172°N, 74.8341°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above India avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 120 km
Feb 20, 2009 19 km NW of Uri, India M5.5 102 km
Sep 24, 2019 8 km SSE of New Mirpur, Pakistan M5.4 120 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 92 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 120 km
Jul 2, 2015 23 km ENE of Muzaffar?b?d, Pakistan M5.3 132 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 120 km
Jan 28, 1991 18 km N of Rawala Kot, Pakistan M5.2 102 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 114 km
Aug 20, 2024 8 km SW of Bāramūla, India M5.1 72 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 84 km
Jan 12, 2020 68 km NNW of Bandipura, India M5.1 148 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 95 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 114 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 84 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 145 km
Feb 23, 1999 14 km WSW of M?g?m, India M4.9 52 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 113 km
Mar 10, 2006 12 km E of New Mirpur, Pakistan M4.9 110 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 5.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (9°C) 1.4 in Driest
December 39°F (4°C) 2.5 in

Shopian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Shopian

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Govt. Higher Secondary School Nehama
Govt. Primary School
EKLAVYA Model School at Tangmarg(Aharbal) kulgam
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Libraries in Shopian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library, Pulwama0.0

Farmers Markets in Shopian

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
chadoora main market
Fruit and Vegetable Market
Vegetable and Fruit Mandi Shopian

Monuments in Shopian

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gole Chakkar

Bus Stations in Shopian

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

General Bus Stand Shopian
IN #646147395

Banks in Shopian

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jammu and Kashmir Bank
JK Bank Kapren
JK Bank, Main Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Shopian

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Ski Resorts Near Shopian

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Drung Bowls 0.0 $0
Trajan Bowl 0.0 $0
Hapat Khud Bowl 0.0 $0
Shaggy's Face 0.0 $0
Sheenmai Bowl 0.0 $0
Apharwat S Bowl 0.0 $0
Apharwat N Bowl 0.0 $0
Gulmarg Ski Resort area Phase 2 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shopian

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sheikh ul Alam International AirportSXRLarge Airport
Awantipura Air Force StationSmall Airport
Rajouri AirportRJISmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shopian

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Herpora Masjid
Jamia Masjid
Jamia Masjid
Jamia Masjid Sjopian
Majid Noor
Mohamadiyya Masjid

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Shopian

What is the population of Shopian?

Shopian has a population of 16,360 residents and is located in India. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 236.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 26.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Shopian expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,800, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $15,000 (95% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Shopian?

Shopian has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Shopian?

The job market in Shopian faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $31. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Shopian?

The median home value in Shopian is $15,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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