Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

City of nawabs

64/100
Average
Rs 7k+1BHK Rent
AQI 91Moderate
Use normal cautionSafety
Good for familiesSettlement fit

City At a Glance

Population
28.2 L
Census estimate
Area
631 km²
Elevation
123m
above sea level
Avg Temp
26°C
annual average
Cost Index
Low
City Type
Tier 1
State
Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates
26.85°N
80.95°E

Livability Scores

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Education72
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Healthcare71
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Safety62
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Cost of Living78
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AQI56
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Transport71
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Lifestyle70
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Economy73
Weather57
National average
Best For
HeritageAffordableFood Capital
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Air Quality Index

91
Satisfactory
Safe for most people outdoors
Good050
Satisfactory51100
Moderate101200
Poor201300
Very Poor301400
Severe401500
Source: CPCB via OpenAQ
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Climate & Rainfall

Avg Temp
26°C
Hottest
32°C
Coolest
21°C
Annual Rain
901mm
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F
M
A
M
Jun
J
A
S
O
N
D
Hot ≥33°CWarm 30–32°CPleasantRainfall

Source: IMD historical averages · Current month highlighted

City Essentials

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Top Hospitals

KGMU Hospital
Government Teaching Hospital
Maps ↗
SGPGIMS (Sanjay Gandhi PGI)
Government Institute
Maps ↗
Balrampur Hospital
Government Hospital
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Key Institutions

King George's Medical University (KGMU)
Medical University
Maps ↗
IIT Kanpur
IIT
Maps ↗
SGPGI (Sanjay Gandhi PGI)
Medical Institute
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Transport Hubs

Lucknow Air Force Station
0 km away
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Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport
0 km away
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Lucknow Charbagh
NR
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Cultural Climate

Hindi-dominant, UP culture. Easy for North Indians; English works professionally.

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

State capital with historic Nawabi culture. Hindi-speaking, generally welcoming.

Neighbourhoods

5 localities mapped in Lucknow

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

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PSU Transfer FAQ

Common questions before moving to Lucknow

Is Lucknow a good PSU transfer posting for families?

Lucknow scores 64/100 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 Lucknow?

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 Lucknow for a transferred employee?

Lucknow is marked as Low 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 Lucknow?

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

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