Uttarakhand

Dehradun

Abode of the gods' gateway

66/100
Good
Rs 8k+1BHK Rent
AQI 28Good
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
5.8 L
Census estimate
Area
300 km²
Elevation
640m
above sea level
Avg Temp
21°C
annual average
Cost Index
Medium
City Type
Tier 2
State
Uttarakhand
Coordinates
30.32°N
78.03°E

Livability Scores

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Education64
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Healthcare60
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Safety66
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Cost of Living69
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AQI65
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Transport60
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Lifestyle64
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Economy67
Weather71
National average
Best For
Hill StationEducationScenic
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Air Quality Index

28
Good
Air is clean — safe for all activities
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
21°C
Hottest
31°C
Coolest
12°C
Annual Rain
698mm
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F
M
A
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Jun
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A
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N
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Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

AIIMS Rishikesh
AIIMS
Maps ↗
Doon Hospital
Government Hospital
Maps ↗
Synergy Institute of Medical Sciences
Teaching Hospital
Maps ↗
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Key Institutions

IIT Roorkee
IIT
Maps ↗
Forest Research Institute (FRI)
Deemed University
Maps ↗
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
Military Academy
Maps ↗
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Transport Hubs

Maa Ganga Airport
41 km away
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Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
20 km away
Maps ↗
Mussoorie bus stand
ISBT / State Bus
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Cultural Climate

Hindi-dominant. Very welcoming to outsiders; large migrant and institutional population.

Migrant Openness
High
Language Barrier
Low
PSU Presence
Strong presence
City Character

Hill city popular with retirees, students, and families from across North India.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Dehradun

Rent ranges, schools, hospitals and vibe — area by area.

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Dehradun

Is Dehradun a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Dehradun scores 66/100 on CityDex. For PSU and government families, the strongest signals are schools, hospitals, rent levels, safety, and language comfort.

What should I check before accepting a transfer to Dehradun?

Check KV or CBSE school access, CGHS or reliable hospital coverage, 1BHK/2BHK rent, commute to office or township, safety, and whether your family is comfortable with the local language and climate.

How expensive is Dehradun for a transferred employee?

Dehradun is marked as Medium cost of living on CityDex. Use the rent and essentials sections to compare expected housing and monthly expenses before finalizing accommodation.

How is air quality in Dehradun?

Current air quality guidance for Dehradun is Good. Families with children or elderly parents should also check seasonal pollution patterns before choosing a locality.

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