Kharar

City in Punjab, India

Overview

Kharar is a fast-growing satellite city near Chandigarh, blending urban convenience with Punjab's community spirit. Its mix of affordable housing, diverse food options, and proximity to IT hubs make it popular with young professionals and families.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Punjab
Population
12,118
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
30.75°, 76.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$452
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$220
Cashless
50
English
55
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
31.0°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
47.9°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
1053 mm
Internet Speed
106 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXC
Distance
16 km

Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.