Garhshankar

City in Punjab, India

Overview

Garhshankar is a small town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab, India, known for its lively marketplace and welcoming atmosphere. Its traditional charm, local eateries, and convenient railway connections make it an authentic stop for countryside travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Punjab
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
31.22°, 76.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
62
Female Safety
44
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
53
Monthly Cost
$405
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$190
Cashless
41
English
38
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
32.6°C
Winter Avg
14.9°C
Record High
49.0°C
Record Low
1.3°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
848 mm
Internet Speed
75 Mbps
Upload
82 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
LUH
Distance
44 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 62/100.