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Yol Cantonment, India

Himachal Pradesh · India

Yol Cantonment is a small city in Himachal Pradesh, India with a population of 12,028. Elevation: 4,564 ft (1,391 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,028 Population 45/sq mi density
4,564 ft Elevation 1,391 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
63.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,800 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,800 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population12,028
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density45/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$2,800
Per Capita$2,850
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$35
Housing Units4,811
Rent Burden26.5%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain63.4 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Population12,028
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Coordinates32.1845°, 76.3816°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceHimachal Pradesh
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation63.4 inches (1,610 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.0 inches (25 cm)
Median Household Income$2,800
Median Age31.0 years

About Yol Cantonment

Yol Cantonment is a small city in India (Himachal Pradesh) with a population of 12,028. The city sits at an elevation of 4,564 feet (1,391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Yol Cantonment has a population of 12,028 with a density of 45 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

12,028
Total Population
45
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below India avg
269.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yol Cantonment vs India Average

The median household income in Yol Cantonment is $2,800, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,850 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $55, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 217 business establishments.

Income: Yol Cantonment vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,800
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,850
Avg Weekly Wage$55

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above India avg
Poverty Rate7.5%
40% below India avg
Establishments (County)217

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yol Cantonment is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 4,811 total housing units in the city. 26.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.5%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units4,811

Property Tax

Climate in Yol Cantonment

Yol Cantonment has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1589 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.9°C / 48°F 2.5° / 18.2° 86.6
Feb 11.5°C / 53°F 2.5° / 21.9° 69.7
Mar 16.2°C / 61°F 6.6° / 27.4° 100.1
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 11.1° / 32° 65.5
May 25.3°C / 78°F 14.7° / 37° 69.2
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 18.7° / 37.4° 104.5
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 20.5° / 34.5° 442.5
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30° 403.7
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 18.5° / 29° 160.3
Oct 20.1°C / 68°F 13.2° / 27.8° 31.9
Nov 15.5°C / 60°F 8.1° / 24.2° 26.3
Dec 11.1°C / 52°F 3.7° / 20.8° 29.3
Yol Cantonment experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,564 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below India avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,564 ft (1,391 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (697.9 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates32.1845°N, 76.3816°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above India avg
Snowfall 10.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.96"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 20, 2025.

May 1, 2013 16 km ENE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.7 109 km
Jan 27, 2002 24 km NE of Bhadarw?h, India M5.3 113 km
Dec 25, 1990 5 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.3 142 km
Aug 2, 2013 17 km E of Kishtw?r, India M5.2 130 km
Jun 13, 2023 23 km NE of Bhadarwāh, India M5.2 113 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km W of Kishtw?r, India M5.1 145 km
Mar 13, 2025 50 km SSW of Padam, India M5.1 100 km
Aug 23, 2011 41 km S of Padam, India M5.1 111 km
Jun 13, 2014 16 km N of Doda, India M5.0 144 km
Feb 26, 2020 47 km NNE of Chamba, India M5.0 89 km
Apr 4, 2024 33 km S of Padam, India M5.0 117 km
Sep 15, 1993 2 km WNW of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 140 km
May 26, 2006 47 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 108 km
Aug 2, 2013 16 km ESE of Kishtw?r, India M5.0 127 km
Aug 21, 2014 15 km NE of Dharamsala, India M4.9 17 km
Sep 9, 2019 43 km E of Bhadarw?h, India M4.9 91 km
Mar 24, 1995 4 km ENE of Dalhousie, India M4.9 56 km
Jul 10, 2023 15 km SE of Kishtwār, India M4.9 125 km
Sep 28, 2001 6 km SSW of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 134 km
May 19, 2009 12 km S of Kishtw?r, India M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1905 KANGRA, INDIA Earthquake 19,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 3.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in Warmest
July 60°F (15°C) 15.0 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 14.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 7.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in Driest
December 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in

Yol Cantonment has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 63.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and November the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Yol Cantonment

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government Senior Secondary School, Tang
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Government High School, Jia
Bhagsu Model Publuc High School
Govt Middle School Tangroti Khas
Govt Primary School
Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School
Govt. Middle School
Euro Kids School
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Radio Stations near Yol Cantonment

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yol Cantonment

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Museum
Losel Doll Museum
Men-Tsee-Khang Museum
Museum of Kangra Art
Sobha Singh Art Gallery
State War Memorial
The Tibet Museum
The Tibet Museum
འགྲེམས་སྟོན། Musuem

Libraries in Yol Cantonment

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dharamsala Community Library0.0
Hindi Library0.0
Nishta Pusthakalay0.0
Study Point Library0.0
Swami Vivekanand Pustakalaya0.0
Tibetan Library0.0
Tunna's Book Café - Reading Room0.0
Tushita Office and Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yol Cantonment

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chamunda Devi Market
Fruit & Vegetable Market
Vegetable and Fruit Market

Hotels in Yol Cantonment

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine
Hotel Chamunda
Hotel Dharamshala Paradise
Hotel Jagtamba
Hotel Sparrow
Hotel Vatika
Mahindra Resort Kangra Valley
Sterling Holidays
The Divine Hima
White Ridge

Restaurants in Yol Cantonment

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boti Dhaba
Chab Do
Chawla's Cafe
Fauji Dhaba
Food Paradise
Joyful Restaurant
Kangdol Tibetan Restaurant
Karma Restaurant
Paras
Peace Restaurant
RK Restaurant
Satyam Restaurant
Shangri-la
Taste 2 Taste
Taste of Tibet
The Willow Tree
Tibetan Baby Restaurant
VJ Dhaba
Yangzom
भोजनालय

Cafes in Yol Cantonment

10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

21 Tara Cafe
Aghanjar Chai & Pakoda
AM-PM restaurant
Bakes and Brews
Hummingbird Cafe
Shideling Cafe
Sumdo Cafe
The Fat Teapot
Three Brothers Cafe
Tunna's Book Café

Monuments in Yol Cantonment

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clock Tower

Castles in Yol Cantonment

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

9 Corps

Clinics in Yol Cantonment

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ECHS Polyclinic
Nishta Dispensary

Veterinaries in Yol Cantonment

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #2766874621

Gas Stations in Yol Cantonment

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chamunda Filling Station
IN #560446714
Kiran Filling Station

Banks in Yol Cantonment

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Bank of India
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Yol Cantonment

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yol Cantonment

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kangra AirportDHMMedium Airport
Pathankot AirportIXPMedium Airport

Post Offices in Yol Cantonment

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rakkar Post Office
Sidhbari Post Office
Yol Post Office
Yol Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yol Cantonment

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aadi Himani Chamunda Devi Mandir
Aghanjar Mahadev Mandir
Baba Siddha Gauriya Mandir
Baba's Cave
Chamunda Devi
Chamunda Devi Mandir
Chatkar
Daruni Mata Temple
Deden Tsuglagkhang
Durga Devi Mandir
Ganesha Temple
Gupteshwar Mahadev Mandir
Gyuto Monastery
Jia Gurudwara
Jia Monastery
KhadGoshani Mata
Lhundrub Chime Gatsal Ling Monastery
Naag Mandir
Nag Mandir
Nageshwar Mahadev Mandir
Naguni Mata
Naudrani Mata Mandir;Mata Node Rani
Node Rani Mata
Norbulingka Institute
Saloti Mata Mandir
Sandeepany Himalayas
Shindi Mata
Shri Shani Dev Mandir
Toral Pass temple
Trin Chen Cho Dey Monaestry
Vishwa Manav Ruhani Kendra

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Meteorites
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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 Yol Cantonment

What is the population of Yol Cantonment?

Yol Cantonment has a population of 12,028 residents and is located in India. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yol Cantonment expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,800, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yol Cantonment?

Yol Cantonment has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.4 inches, with 10.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yol Cantonment?

The unemployment rate in Yol Cantonment is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $55. There are 217 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yol Cantonment?

The median home value in Yol Cantonment is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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