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Kalka
City in Himachal Pradesh, India
Overview
Kalka is a small gateway town at the foothills of Himachal Pradesh, known for its historic railway and close proximity to the hill station of Shimla. The city offers a lively local vibe, busy markets, and convenient connections for travelers heading deeper into the mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
Population
34,134
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
30.84°, 76.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$382
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$180
Cashless
55
English
40
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
12.3°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-0.5°C
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
1093 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
75 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXC
Distance
23 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 31 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 50/100.
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