Living in Kathua
Kathua is a large place in Jammu and Kashmir, India, home to 59,866 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 3%, #78 of 3,608), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #418 of 3,608), retired couples (top 20%, #665 of 3,335).
Residents59,866
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport101 km (Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International)
Nearest city of 100k+16 km
Within 30 km334,300 people
Terrain around itabout 330 m, height range 310 m
Nearest major riverRavi, 2.7 km
Main railway line1.9 km
Border with Pakistan19 km
Distance to New Delhi449 km
Within 10 km88,136 people
Winter daylight10 h 01 min, sunset 12:57
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Kathua
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 01 min and sets around 12:57; in late June it sets around 16:08.
How Kathua 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 Jammu and Kashmir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #797 of 3,335 | #16 of 26 | Map |
| Low-income household | 62 | #1,389 of 3,608 | #9 of 33 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #818 of 3,335 | #11 of 26 | Map |
| Single parent | 68 | #750 of 3,335 | #13 of 26 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #665 of 3,335 | #4 of 26 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #753 of 3,335 | #7 of 26 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #944 of 3,608 | #18 of 33 | Map |
| Single professional | 46 | #1,271 of 2,738 | #6 of 26 | Map |
| Young professional | 48 | #1,236 of 2,471 | #6 of 25 | Map |
| DINKS | 47 | #1,270 of 2,212 | #6 of 23 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #1,042 of 3,608 | #11 of 33 | Map |
| Commuter | 64 | #1,275 of 2,549 | #10 of 26 | Map |
| Car-free household | 50 | #1,118 of 2,006 | #5 of 20 | Map |
| Student | 11 | #627 of 946 | #8 of 11 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 64 | #1,412 of 3,335 | #14 of 26 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 57 | #1,455 of 3,608 | #9 of 33 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 38 | #1,182 of 2,212 | #5 of 23 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #1,432 of 3,608 | #13 of 33 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #1,259 of 3,335 | #9 of 26 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #2,030 of 3,608 | #26 of 33 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 67 | #78 of 3,608 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #418 of 3,608 | #25 of 33 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #1,993 of 3,608 | #25 of 33 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #1,137 of 3,608 | #5 of 33 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 51 | #1,317 of 3,608 | #7 of 33 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,265 of 3,608 | #27 of 33 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 59 | #1,500 of 3,608 | #17 of 33 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #1,394 of 2,738 | #9 of 26 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.