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Sunām, India

Punjab · India

Sunām is a mid-size city in Punjab, India with a population of 69,069. Elevation: 804 ft (245 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
69,069 Population 338/sq mi density
804 ft Elevation 245 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
19.9 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
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$20,000 home value, $45/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population69,069
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density338/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,650
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty9.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$20,000
Rent$45
Housing Units27,628
Rent Burden26.9%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain19.9 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Population69,069
Population Density338 / sq mi
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Coordinates30.1288°, 75.7994°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvincePunjab
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation19.9 inches (506 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age30.0 years

About Sunām

Sunām is a mid-size city in India (Punjab) with a population of 69,069. The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet (245 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sunām has a population of 69,069 with a density of 338 people per square mile, spread across 204.3 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

69,069
Total Population
338
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below India avg
204.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sunām vs India Average

The median household income in Sunām 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 28 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Sunām vs India

Commute Mode

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)28

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare22
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sunām 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 27,628 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 Units27,628

Property Tax

Climate in Sunām

Sunām has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.7°C), the coldest is Jan (11.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 697 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.7°C / 53°F 1.9° / 23.7° 30.2
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 4.2° / 29.6° 14.2
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 9.2° / 37.3° 31.3
Apr 28.9°C / 84°F 15.1° / 42.4° 14.4
May 33.4°C / 92°F 20.5° / 46.9° 46.1
Jun 35.7°C / 96°F 24.4° / 45.7° 52.1
Jul 32.8°C / 91°F 25.9° / 43.2° 226.9
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 24.4° / 37.9° 137.6
Sep 29.4°C / 85°F 21.8° / 37.5° 102.1
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 15.7° / 36.2° 25.3
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 9.4° / 32.1° 9.5
Dec 13.9°C / 57°F 2.5° / 26.6° 7.8
Sunām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 804 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above India avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area204.3 sq mi (529.1 km²)
Population Density338/sq mi
Coordinates30.1288°N, 75.7994°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.06"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 21, 2014.

Feb 21, 2014 18 km ESE of Dirba, India M4.6 38 km
Nov 12, 1996 11 km ENE of Indri, India M4.5 134 km
May 7, 2006 9 km NNW of Rohtak, India M4.3 148 km
Aug 13, 1997 14 km SSW of Bilaspur, India M4.2 148 km
May 15, 1990 5 km NNE of Goh?na, India M4.1 139 km
Mar 22, 1999 7 km WNW of Sam?lkha, India M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 89°F (32°C) 0.4 in
June 92°F (33°C) 1.0 in Warmest
July 87°F (31°C) 6.1 in Wettest
August 85°F (30°C) 5.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Sunām has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Sunām

Institution Type Founded Website
BHS Bhattal IET College - ,

Schools in Sunām

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
S.U.S. Govt. College - - - -
DAV Public School - - - -
Girl's School - - - -
Govt. Senior Secondary School - - - -
Convant School - - - -
Guru Nanak Dev Dental College - - - -
Adarsh Public School - - - -
Model Basic High School - - - -
Tiny Tots Play Way School - - - -
Govt. Boys School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sunām

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sunām

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum

Farmers Markets in Sunām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grain Market
Grain Market
Grain Market
Mandi

Restaurants in Sunām

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garg Sweets
Vikram Restaurant

Theme Parks in Sunām

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mata Modi Park

Clinics in Sunām

11 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balaji Homoeopathic Clinic
Garg Dental and Physiotherapy Clinic
Goel Orthopaedic Centre
Goyal Homeo Clinic
Happy Nursing Home
Kashmiri Heart Centre
Pal Clinic
Raj Nursing Home & Ultrasound Centre
Singla Nursing Home
Veenugopal's Clinic
Vijay Nursing Home

Dentists in Sunām

5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

City Dental Clinic
Dr. Sahil Dental Care & Implant Centre
Goyal Dental Care
Jindal Dental Care
Tanish Dental Clinic

Train Stations in Sunām

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharur
Chajli
Sunam Udham Singh Wala

Bus Stations in Sunām

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1501221102
Shaheed Udham Singh Municipal Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Sunām

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #1501216434
IN #1704183884
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
Petrol Pump
PetrolPump

Banks in Sunām

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Sunām

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sunām

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halwara International AirportHWRLarge Airport
Ludhiana AirportLUHMedium Airport
Patiala Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sunām

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sunām

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baba Bhai Mool Chand Ji
DudhaDhari Dera
Gurudwara
Gurudwara
Imli Sahib Gurudwara
Mandir Mohini Podiyan
Mata Naina Devi Ji Mandir
Peer Baba Chirangi Shah Ji
Samadh
Shri Shani Dev Mandir
Sita Sar Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Sunām

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 20
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 2
Supermarkets 2
Banks 2
Parks 3
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 10

Things to See Near Sunām

3 places within 15 km

🎢 Theme Parks (3)
  • • Banasar Bagh
  • • BSNL Park
  • • Mata Modi Park

🇮🇳 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 Sunām

What is the population of Sunām?

Sunām has a population of 69,069 residents and is located in India. The population density is 338 people per square mile, spread across 204.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sunām 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 Sunām?

Sunām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.9 inches.

How is the job market in Sunām?

The unemployment rate in Sunām 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 28 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Sunām?

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

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