Living in Nangal
Nangal is a large place in Punjab, India, home to 48,497 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #42 of 3,608), retired couples (top 11%, #341 of 3,335), people who want to live by the sea (top 19%, #163 of 884).
Residents48,497
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport89 km (Shaheed Bhagat Singh International)
Nearest city of 100k+40 km
Within 30 km100,500 people
Lake shore7 km (Lake Gobind Sagar)
Terrain around itabout 420 m, height range 310 m
Nearest large lakeGobind Sagar Reservoir, 6.7 km
Nearest major riverSutlej, 1.0 km
Main railway line1.2 km
Distance to New Delhi320 km
Within 10 km48,497 people
Winter daylight10 h 06 min, sunset 12:56
See Nangal on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nangal
- Gobind Sagar Reservoir is 6.7 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 06 min and sets around 12:56; in late June it sets around 16:02.
How Nangal 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 Punjab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #2,100 of 3,335 | #98 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #2,703 of 3,608 | #112 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #2,537 of 3,335 | #111 of 117 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #2,512 of 3,335 | #109 of 117 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #341 of 3,335 | #3 of 117 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 76 | #1,347 of 3,335 | #60 of 117 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,262 of 3,608 | #75 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 17 | #2,407 of 2,738 | #101 of 110 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 67 | #1,788 of 3,608 | #81 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #2,628 of 3,335 | #110 of 117 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #2,441 of 3,608 | #100 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 29 | #2,514 of 3,608 | #106 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #1,865 of 3,335 | #79 of 117 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 66 | #1,463 of 3,608 | #61 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 9 | #2,268 of 3,608 | #102 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 66 | #42 of 3,608 | #3 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #1,557 of 3,608 | #63 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #2,104 of 3,608 | #75 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 37 | #2,112 of 3,608 | #82 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #1,142 of 3,608 | #63 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #163 of 884 | #3 of 11 | Map |
| Business owner | 33 | #2,604 of 3,608 | #114 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 23 | #2,398 of 2,738 | #103 of 110 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Una (Himachal Pradesh) 13 km
- Anandpur (Punjab) 21 km
- Garhshankar 30 km
- Hamīrpur (Himachal Pradesh) 36 km
- Bālāchor 37 km
- Nawanshahr 38 km
- Banga 43 km
- Rāhon 45 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.