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Simaluguri, India

Assam · India

Simaluguri is a small city in Assam, India with a population of 8,286. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
8,286 Population 33/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
96.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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About Simaluguri

Gargaon is a town area in Sivasagar district in the state of Assam, India.The Dikhow River flows near it.

People

Population8,286
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units3,314
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain96.1 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population8,286
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates26.9185°, 94.7568°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation96.1 inches (2,440 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Simaluguri

Simaluguri is a small city in India (Assam) with a population of 8,286. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Simaluguri has a population of 8,286 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 251.6 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,286
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
251.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Simaluguri vs India Average

The median household income in Simaluguri is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above 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 149 business establishments.

Income: Simaluguri vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)149

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Simaluguri is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,314 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 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,314

Property Tax

Simaluguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area251.6 sq mi (651.6 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates26.9185°N, 94.7568°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.1"
153% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 1, 2024.

Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 148 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 124 km
May 4, 2019 86 km SE of Mon, India M5.2 123 km
Dec 12, 1995 52 km ESE of Khonsa, India M5.1 129 km
Jan 28, 1991 53 km ESE of Tuensang, India M5.0 112 km
Dec 2, 1998 34 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.0 140 km
May 30, 1995 15 km S of Margherita, India M4.9 93 km
Jun 14, 2005 89 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 132 km
Mar 23, 2005 50 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 107 km
Feb 3, 2005 75 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 119 km
Jul 7, 2008 60 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.9 120 km
Feb 24, 2009 21 km SE of Zunheboto, India M4.8 121 km
Nov 6, 2013 30 km SSW of Bok?kh?t, India M4.8 136 km
May 24, 1990 46 km S of Khonsa, India M4.8 84 km
Apr 30, 2015 3 km SW of Tuensang, India M4.8 76 km
May 5, 1994 91 km ESE of Tuensang, India M4.8 144 km
Jun 25, 2007 16 km S of Wokha, India M4.8 120 km
Feb 10, 2012 5 km N of Wokha, India M4.8 100 km
Jul 17, 2005 32 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India M4.8 147 km
Feb 16, 2016 34 km NW of Bokaj?n, India M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 158 km
1991 Unnamed Category 2 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 14.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 18.1 in Wettest
August 84°F (29°C) 15.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in Driest

Simaluguri has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 96.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.1") and December the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Simaluguri

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Simaluguri

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tai Museum

Castles in Simaluguri

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gargaon Palace

Train Stations in Simaluguri

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahutgaon
Simaluguri Junction

Stadiums & Teams in Simaluguri

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Simaluguri

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dibrugarh AirportDIBMedium Airport
Jorhat AirportJRHMedium Airport
Lilabari North Lakhimpur AirportIXIMedium Airport
Chabua Air Force StationSmall Airport
Dinjan AirfieldSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Simaluguri

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom DynastyCultural2024

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 Simaluguri

Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty
Cultural · inscribed 2024
Set in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam, the property contains the royal necropolis of the Tai-Ahom. For 600 years, the Tai-Ahom created moidams (burial mounds) accentuating the natural topography of hills, forests and water, thus forming a ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Simaluguri

What is the population of Simaluguri?

Simaluguri has a population of 8,286 residents and is located in India. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 251.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Simaluguri expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% 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 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Simaluguri?

Simaluguri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 96.1 inches.

How is the job market in Simaluguri?

The unemployment rate in Simaluguri is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 149 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Simaluguri?

The median home value in Simaluguri is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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