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Banihal
City in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Overview
Banihal is a small but significant town set in the scenic Pir Panjal mountains of Jammu and Kashmir. As a gateway to the Kashmir Valley, it is known for its breathtaking landscapes, tunnels, and traditional charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
Union Territory
Jammu and Kashmir
Population
3,900
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
33.44°, 75.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$195
Local Income
$80
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
10.6°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
1.2°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
827 mm
Internet Speed
40 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
39 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.
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