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Sikka, India

Gujarat · India

Sikka is a small city in Gujarat, India with a population of 28,814. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
28,814 Population 50/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
19.0 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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About Sikka

Sikka is a census town in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

People

Population28,814
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density50/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C+
Home Value$22,000
Rent$55
Housing Units11,526
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain19.0 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population28,814
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates22.4322°, 69.8416°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceGujarat
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation19.0 inches (482 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age28.5 years

About Sikka

Sikka is a small city in India (Gujarat) with a population of 28,814. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sikka has a population of 28,814 with a density of 50 people per square mile, spread across 580.1 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

28,814
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
580.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sikka vs India Average

The median household income in Sikka 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 519 business establishments.

Income: Sikka 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)519

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sikka 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 11,526 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 Units11,526

Property Tax

Climate in Sikka

Sikka has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (31°C), the coldest is Jan (19.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 10.8° / 29.2° 1.6
Feb 22.4°C / 72°F 13° / 33.5° 0.0
Mar 26°C / 79°F 16.6° / 36.7° 3.8
Apr 29.4°C / 85°F 21.6° / 38.9° 4.2
May 30.9°C / 88°F 25.2° / 39.1° 5.8
Jun 31°C / 88°F 27° / 37.2° 119.1
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 26.5° / 34.2° 338.0
Aug 28°C / 82°F 25.1° / 32.1° 289.5
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.8° / 32.4° 198.1
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 21.6° / 33.6° 22.6
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 16.3° / 32.3° 5.9
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 11.6° / 29.5° 0.7
Sikka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above India avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area580.1 sq mi (1,502.5 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates22.4322°N, 69.8416°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 16, 2020.

Jan 26, 2001 17 km NW of Bhach?u, India M7.7 117 km
Jan 28, 2001 15 km WSW of R?par, India M5.8 138 km
Jan 26, 2001 22 km NNW of Anj?r, India M5.5 99 km
Apr 6, 2006 13 km E of Bhach?u, India M5.5 118 km
Jan 28, 2001 6 km SE of Bhach?u, India M5.4 107 km
Feb 19, 2001 40 km NW of Bhach?u, India M5.4 129 km
Jan 26, 2001 17 km E of Bhuj, India M5.3 90 km
Feb 3, 2001 23 km WNW of R?par, India M5.3 149 km
Jan 26, 2001 18 km NNW of Anj?r, India M5.2 94 km
Jun 14, 2020 9 km N of Bhach?u, India M5.1 118 km
Jan 26, 2001 5 km S of Bhach?u, India M5.1 105 km
Feb 8, 2001 24 km WNW of R?par, India M5.1 148 km
Jun 19, 2012 39 km NNW of Bhach?u, India M5.0 142 km
Jan 26, 2001 17 km NNW of Anj?r, India M4.9 93 km
Jan 20, 1991 16 km NNE of Bhuj, India M4.9 108 km
Apr 10, 2006 33 km NW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 118 km
Jan 31, 2001 11 km NE of Bhach?u, India M4.9 120 km
Jan 26, 2001 23 km NNW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 123 km
Mar 19, 2001 26 km WNW of Bhach?u, India M4.9 110 km
Jan 29, 2001 38 km NE of Bhuj, India M4.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Tauktae Category 4 171 km
2019 Vayu Category 3 196 km
1999 Unnamed Category 3 191 km
1998 Unnamed Category 3 24 km
1996 Unnamed Category 1 243 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1819 KUTCH Earthquake 1,543 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in
June 88°F (31°C) 2.5 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in

Sikka has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 67°F in January to 88°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Sikka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jam Ranjitsinh Fort
Jam Ranjitsinh Fort
Lakhota Lake Museum
Lakhota Lake Museum
lakhota lake museum enterance
lakhota lake museum enterance

Libraries in Sikka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library Jamnagar0.0
Public Library Jamnagar0.0

Farmers Markets in Sikka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grain Market
Grain Market
Subhas Market
Subhas Market

Hotels in Sikka

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Orchid

Train Stations in Sikka

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sikka

Gas Stations in Sikka

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #3903548386
Indian Oil Petrol Pump

Stadiums & Teams in Sikka

TeamLeagueDivision
Jamnagar Cricket Ground

Airports Near Sikka

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jamnagar AirportJGAMedium Airport
Kandla AirportIXYMedium Airport
Mandvi AirportSmall Airport
Mundra AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Sikka

27 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aapa Clinic
Anugrah Clinic
Atharva Clinic
Divya Orthopaedic Clinic
Dr. Hansaben R Rathod's Clinic
Dr. M.S. Shah Clinic
Dr. Nityanand Katariya's Clinic
Dr. R K Thakar Skin Clinic
Dr. Rita H Shingala Clinic
Dr. Subhash Patel Clinic
Dr. V L Rajani Clinic
Dr. Vasani Dhansukh Clinic
Krishna Clinic
Madhav Clinic
Niha Clinic
Nikita Clinic
Nirghosh Ent Clinic Or Chhaya Ent Hospital
Om Clinic
Oswal Welfare Charitable Trust Community Clinic
Param Clinic
Rivaan Clinic
Shanti Hearing & Speech Therapy Clinic
Shingala Skin Care Clinic
Shree Ram Clinic
Subham Eye Clinic
Thakar Clinic
Vora Clinic And and Endoscopy Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sikka

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shri Rama Mandir
Vasai Jain Sangh Aradhna Sankul

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 Sikka

What is the population of Sikka?

Sikka has a population of 28,814 residents and is located in India. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 580.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sikka 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 Sikka?

Sikka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.0 inches.

How is the job market in Sikka?

Sikka 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 519 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sikka?

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

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