Living in Nawanshahr
Nawanshahr is a large place in Punjab, India, home to 46,024 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 12%, #418 of 3,608), retired couples (top 19%, #632 of 3,335), single pensioners (top 20%, #667 of 3,335).
Residents46,024
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport63 km (Halwara International)
Nearest city of 100k+32 km
Within 30 km146,100 people
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line32.4 km
Distance to New Delhi300 km
Within 10 km61,700 people
Greater areaGreater Ludhiana, 32 km out
Winter daylight10 h 07 min, sunset 12:58
See Nawanshahr on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Nawanshahr
- It is part of Greater Ludhiana, 32 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 07 min and sets around 12:58; in late June it sets around 16:02.
How Nawanshahr 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 | 60 | #1,755 of 3,335 | #89 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income household | 50 | #2,336 of 3,608 | #94 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #2,033 of 3,335 | #97 of 117 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #2,012 of 3,335 | #95 of 117 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 74 | #632 of 3,335 | #15 of 117 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 79 | #667 of 3,335 | #31 of 117 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #892 of 3,608 | #52 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 27 | #2,094 of 2,738 | #83 of 110 | Map |
| Young professional | 28 | #2,032 of 2,471 | #82 of 101 | Map |
| DINKS | 27 | #1,998 of 2,212 | #83 of 95 | Map |
| Remote worker | 71 | #1,139 of 3,608 | #48 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 44 | #2,239 of 2,549 | #96 of 105 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #2,261 of 3,335 | #98 of 117 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #1,956 of 3,608 | #77 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 22 | #1,636 of 2,212 | #59 of 95 | Map |
| Expat professional | 38 | #2,060 of 3,608 | #91 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,474 of 3,335 | #56 of 117 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #1,636 of 3,608 | #64 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 12 | #1,682 of 3,608 | #87 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 23 | #1,435 of 3,608 | #16 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 51 | #1,740 of 3,608 | #68 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 48 | #1,792 of 3,608 | #62 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 43 | #1,744 of 3,608 | #63 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #418 of 3,608 | #27 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 45 | #2,221 of 3,608 | #97 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 29 | #2,019 of 2,738 | #82 of 110 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rāhon 8 km
- Garhshankar 10 km
- Banga 14 km
- Bālāchor 19 km
- Māchhīwāra 25 km
- Gorāya 33 km
- Samrāla 33 km
- Phillaur 33 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.