Living in Phagwāra
Phagwāra is a city in Punjab, India, home to 100,146 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are first-time home buyers (top 7%, #223 of 3,335), single parents (top 9%, #291 of 3,335), low-income families (top 11%, #349 of 3,335).
Residents100,146
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport55 km (Halwara International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,077,700 people
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 250 m, height range 0 m
Main railway line1.0 km
Distance to New Delhi323 km
Within 10 km100,146 people
Greater areaGreater Jullundur, 23 km out
Winter daylight10 h 07 min, sunset 12:59
See Phagwāra on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Phagwāra
- It is part of Greater Jullundur, 23 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 07 min and sets around 12:59; in late June it sets around 16:04.
How Phagwāra 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 | #1,943 of 3,335 | #96 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #553 of 3,608 | #8 of 117 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #349 of 3,335 | #14 of 117 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #291 of 3,335 | #13 of 117 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #2,949 of 3,335 | #110 of 117 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #2,402 of 3,335 | #101 of 117 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,141 of 3,608 | #108 of 117 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #557 of 2,738 | #12 of 110 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #538 of 2,471 | #13 of 101 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #499 of 2,212 | #11 of 95 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #1,401 of 3,608 | #59 of 117 | Map |
| Commuter | 81 | #367 of 2,549 | #8 of 105 | Map |
| Car-free household | 66 | #620 of 2,006 | #18 of 83 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #943 of 946 | #33 of 34 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #223 of 3,335 | #6 of 117 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 66 | #810 of 3,608 | #14 of 117 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #628 of 2,212 | #17 of 95 | Map |
| Expat professional | 66 | #523 of 3,608 | #10 of 117 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #640 of 3,335 | #20 of 117 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #2,671 of 3,608 | #100 of 117 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #536 of 3,608 | #41 of 117 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 2 | #3,274 of 3,608 | #106 of 117 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #2,933 of 3,608 | #103 of 117 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #1,343 of 3,608 | #46 of 117 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #423 of 3,608 | #10 of 117 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #1,538 of 3,608 | #81 of 117 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 78 | #403 of 3,608 | #9 of 117 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #858 of 2,738 | #19 of 110 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Gorāya 11 km
- Jandiāla 17 km
- Banga 21 km
- Jalandhar 22 km
- Phillaur 23 km
- Adampur (Punjab) 24 km
- Nakodar 30 km
- Nawanshahr 34 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.