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Aruppukkottai, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Aruppukkottai is a mid-size city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 87,722. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 85°F (29°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
87,722 Population 212/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
85°F Avg Temperature 29°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population87,722
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density212/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,300
Per Capita$3,350
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.5%

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units35,089
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp85°F (29°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population87,722
Population Density212 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates9.5096°, 78.0959°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature85°F (29°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Aruppukkottai

Aruppukkottai is a mid-size city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 87,722. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 85°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Aruppukkottai has a population of 87,722 with a density of 212 people per square mile, spread across 414.7 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

87,722
Total Population
212
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
414.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Aruppukkottai vs India Average

The median household income in Aruppukkottai is $3,300, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $3,350 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $64, 96% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 15 business establishments, including 2 restaurants.

Income: Aruppukkottai vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,300
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$3,350
Avg Weekly Wage$64

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.5%
31% below India avg
Establishments (County)15

Business (County)

Restaurants2
Healthcare13
Retail0

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Aruppukkottai is $25,000, 91% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $55 (95% below the national average of $1,163). There are 35,089 total housing units in the city. 26.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$25,000
91% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$55
95% below India avg
Rent Burden26.7%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units35,089

Property Tax

Climate in Aruppukkottai

Aruppukkottai has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.1°C), the coldest is Dec (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1179 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 17.8° / 33.4° 60.7
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 18.3° / 37.4° 10.3
Mar 29.8°C / 86°F 20.7° / 40.5° 16.9
Apr 31.1°C / 88°F 24.4° / 40.9° 60.9
May 30.5°C / 87°F 24.3° / 40.2° 88.1
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 23.5° / 38.2° 63.2
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 37.8° 77.7
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 22.9° / 38° 99.3
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.1° 98.8
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 22.3° / 35.5° 228.4
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 31.4° 244.4
Dec 24.9°C / 77°F 19.2° / 30.9° 130.3
Aruppukkottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average84.7°F
57% above India avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area414.7 sq mi (1,074.0 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates9.5096°N, 78.0959°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 156 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 248 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 180 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.6 in
May 89°F (32°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 1.1 in
July 87°F (31°C) 1.5 in
August 86°F (30°C) 2.8 in
September 86°F (30°C) 3.3 in
October 83°F (29°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Aruppukkottai has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 79°F in December to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Aruppukkottai

Institution Type Founded Website
Devanagar Girls Higher secondary school College
Devanga Arts College College Visit →
Devangar Higher secondary school College
Saiva Bhanu Kshatriya College College 1970 Visit →
Sree Sowdambika College of Engineering College Visit →
Sri Sowdambika Polytechnic College College 1984 Visit →

Schools in Aruppukkottai

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saliar Mahajana Higher Secondary School
CSI girls Higher Secondary School
Lions Nursery Primary School
SBK Girls Higher Secondary School
SBK International School
Sbk college cs dept
Al ameen higher secondary school
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Radio Stations near Aruppukkottai

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Recite Truth MP3
arumbu-fm MP3

Libraries in Aruppukkottai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Common library aruppukottai0.0
Government Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aruppukkottai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmers' Market
Uzhavar santhai (aruppukottai )

Restaurants in Aruppukkottai

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amma unavagam(govt)
Devi Hotel

Theatres in Aruppukkottai

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ilayarani theatre
Lakshmi theatre
Maharani theatre
Tamil Mani

Clinics in Aruppukkottai

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fathima Nursing Home
Jk Nursing Home
Pushpa Nursing Home
Selvam Nursing Home
Shri Lakshmi Clinic

Bus Stations in Aruppukkottai

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Aruppukkottai

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IN #8284114086

Stadiums & Teams in Aruppukkottai

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aruppukkottai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Kovilpatti AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aruppukkottai

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arulmigu Sri Renukadevi Amman Temple
Ayirangan Mariamman Temple
Kethu Amsa Vinayagar Thirukovil
Malai Arasan Kovil
Masjid
Nadar Sivan kovil
Shree Muthu Irulayi Amman kovil
Sivan kovil

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Around Aruppukkottai

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 13
Restaurants 2
Places of Worship 7

Things to See Near Aruppukkottai

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Cave Temple, Paraikulam

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aruppukkottai

What is the population of Aruppukkottai?

Aruppukkottai has a population of 87,722 residents and is located in India. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 414.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Aruppukkottai expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,300, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $25,000 (91% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $55 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Aruppukkottai?

Aruppukkottai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 85°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

How is the job market in Aruppukkottai?

Aruppukkottai has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $64. There are 15 business establishments in the area, including 2 restaurants and food service locations.

How much does housing cost in Aruppukkottai?

The median home value in Aruppukkottai is $25,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $55.

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