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Palitana
City in Gujarat, India
Overview
Palitana, set at the base of Shatrunjaya hills in Gujarat, is revered as the world's foremost Jain pilgrimage site. This small city blends spiritual grandeur, lively markets, and serene local neighborhoods, drawing pilgrims and cultural travelers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Gujarat
Population
64,497
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
21.53°, 71.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$351
Local Cost
$170
Local Income
$90
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
45.8°C
Record Low
7.5°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
864 mm
Internet Speed
109 Mbps
Upload
133 Mbps
Latency
24 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BHU
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 35/100.
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