Living in Kālka
Kālka is a large place in Himachal Pradesh, India, home to 34,134 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #58 of 3,608), early retirees (top 10%, #346 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #360 of 3,608).
Residents34,134
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport24 km (Shaheed Bhagat Singh International)
Nearest city of 100k+18 km
Within 30 km722,600 people
Terrain around itabout 1,290 m, height range 950 m
Main railway lineunder 1 km
Distance to New Delhi250 km
Within 10 km70,046 people
Greater areaGreater Chandigarh, 20 km out
Winter daylight10 h 09 min, sunset 12:55
See Kālka on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kālka
- It is part of Greater Chandigarh, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 09 min and sets around 12:55; in late June it sets around 15:58.
How Kālka ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,096 of 3,335 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #1,327 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #1,258 of 3,335 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #1,173 of 3,335 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,241 of 3,335 | #5 of 8 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #1,991 of 3,335 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| Early retiree | 72 | #346 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #1,371 of 2,738 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #1,363 of 2,471 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| DINKS | 45 | #1,337 of 2,212 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Remote worker | 76 | #453 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #1,348 of 2,549 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Car-free household | 43 | #1,329 of 2,006 | #2 of 4 | Map |
| Student | 41 | #442 of 946 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #1,374 of 3,335 | #2 of 8 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #1,202 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 31 | #1,391 of 2,212 | #2 of 5 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #1,103 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #1,797 of 3,335 | #3 of 8 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 62 | #1,762 of 3,608 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 17 | #901 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 65 | #58 of 3,608 | #8 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #1,761 of 3,608 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 54 | #1,238 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #1,122 of 3,608 | #2 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #360 of 3,608 | #7 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #936 of 3,608 | #1 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | 39 | #1,348 of 2,738 | #2 of 6 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Pinjaur 5 km
- Naya Gaon 16 km
- Mani Mājra 17 km
- Solan 18 km
- Panchkula 18 km
- Chandigarh 19 km
- Baddi 19 km
- Zerakpur 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.