Auroville, India
Tamil Nadu · India
Auroville is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 3,288. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Auroville
Auroville is an experimental township in Viluppuram district, mostly in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with some parts in the Union Territory of Puducherry in India. It was founded in 1968 by Mirra Alfassa and designed by architect Roger Anger.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,288 |
| Population Density | 852 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.0055°, 79.8089° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| State / Province | Tamil Nadu |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Auroville
Auroville is a small town in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 3,288. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.2°F |
| 54% above India avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0055°N, 79.8089°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in |
Auroville has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.2").
Schools in Auroville
17 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isa ia m balam | - | - | - | - |
| Aikiyam School | - | - | - | - |
| Kendra Vidayalaya | - | - | - | - |
| Isai Ambalam School | - | - | - | - |
| The Study | - | - | - | - |
| M. L. Poongavanam Chetttiar Government Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lilaloka | - | - | - | - |
| TLC The Learning Community | - | - | - | - |
| Auroville Language Laboratory | - | - | - | - |
| Future School | - | - | - | - |
| Aikiyam School | - | - | - | - |
| Deepanam School | - | - | - | - |
| Nandanam School | - | - | - | - |
| Udavi School | - | - | - | - |
| Kuilapalayam Hr. Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Last School | - | - | - | - |
| Transition School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Auroville
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Auroville
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Nivas | ||||
| Bharathiyar memorial and research centre | ||||
| Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Library | ||||
| Cuddalore Museum | ||||
| Cuddalore Museum | ||||
| Puducherry Museum |
Libraries in Auroville
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auroville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dr. B. R Ambedkar Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Government Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Government Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Government Library | 0.0 | |||||
| I.F.E.T Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Indu Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Indu Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Indu Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library, School Of Social Science, Pondicherry University, India | 0.0 | |||||
| Library,SChool Of Humanities | 0.0 | |||||
| PEC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romain Roland Childrens' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romain Roland Childrens' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Romain Roland Childrens' Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wisdom Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wisdom Lending Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wisdom Lending Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Auroville
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajeez Nagar Market | |||||
| Anna Market | |||||
| Cuddalore Community Market | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Farmers' Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Goubert Market (Grand Bazaar) | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mudaliyarpet market | |||||
| Muthialpet Market | |||||
| Muthialpet Market | |||||
| Nellithope Market | |||||
| Nellithoppe Fish Market | |||||
| Nellithoppe Fish Market | |||||
| Shanmugapuram Market | |||||
| Shanmugapuram Market | |||||
| Shanmugapuram Market | |||||
| Shopping Market | |||||
| Shopping Market | |||||
| Street Market | |||||
| உழவர் சந்தை |
Hotels in Auroville
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Auroville
39 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Auroville
19 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Auroville
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Auroville
4 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Auroville
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Auroville
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Auroville
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Auroville
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Auroville
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Auroville
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport | PNY | Medium Airport |
| Neyveli Airport | NVY | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Auroville
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Auroville Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Auroville
62 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aayush Healthcare Centre | ||
| Aayush Healthcare Centre | ||
| Alpha Ortho Clinic | ||
| Alpha Ortho Clinic | ||
| Arokya Clinic | ||
| Arokya Clinic | ||
| Arokya Clinic (Dr Kiruthika) | ||
| Arokya Clinic (Dr Kiruthika) | ||
| Aruna Clinical lab and x-ray | ||
| Aruna Clinical lab and x-ray | ||
| Clinic Nallam | ||
| Clinic Nallam | ||
| Clinique Madha | ||
| Clinique Madha | ||
| Clinique Sithavaram | ||
| Clinique Sithavaram | ||
| Dr Xavier Micheal Anand | ||
| Dr Xavier Micheal Anand | ||
| Dr. T L Vasudevans Ent Surgical Clinic | ||
| Dr. T L Vasudevans Ent Surgical Clinic | ||
| Dr.Sharavanan K.Padmanaban | ||
| Dr.Sharavanan K.Padmanaban | ||
| Health Center | ||
| Health Center | ||
| Homeo Niketan | ||
| Homeo Niketan | ||
| Jothi Eye Care Centre | ||
| Jothi Eye Care Centre | ||
| Kuppammal Memorial Clinic | ||
| Kuppammal Memorial Clinic | ||
| New Ashoka Nursing Home | ||
| New Ashoka Nursing Home | ||
| Pet clinic | ||
| Pet clinic | ||
| Rosema Dental Clinic | ||
| Rosema Dental Clinic | ||
| Sai Sandhiya Clinic | ||
| Sai Sandhiya Clinic | ||
| Sedhu Nursing Home | ||
| Sedhu Nursing Home | ||
| Shibi clinic | ||
| Shibi clinic | ||
| Shri Raghavendra Dental Clinic | ||
| Shri Raghavendra Dental Clinic | ||
| Siva clinic | ||
| Siva clinic | ||
| Sivasanthi Clinic | ||
| Sivasanthi Clinic | ||
| Speciality Centre | ||
| Speciality Centre | ||
| Sri Krishna Nursing Home | ||
| Sri Krishna Nursing Home | ||
| Sri Mahalakshmi Nursing Home | ||
| Sri Mahalakshmi Nursing Home | ||
| St Marys Eye Care | ||
| St Marys Eye Care | ||
| Thulasi Dental Clinic | ||
| Thulasi Dental Clinic | ||
| Uma Child Care Clinic | ||
| Uma Child Care Clinic | ||
| Viji Clinic | ||
| Viji Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Auroville
18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akkamoottu Ayyanar Temple | |
| Angalamman temple | |
| C.S.I ST. Peter's church | |
| Campus Temple | |
| Edayanchavadi Temple | |
| Irumbai Maakaleshwar Temple | |
| mariyamman temple | |
| Maryamman Temple | |
| Matrimandir | |
| Mosque | |
| Murugan Temple | |
| Nagathamman | |
| Perumal Temple | |
| Shree Valampuri Vidyalaya Vinayagar Temple | |
| Throwpathi Amman temple | |
| Veerappan Temple | |
| Vinayagar Temple | |
| அருள்மிகு ஸ்ரீ பாதாள செங்கேணி அம்மன் ஆலயம் |
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What is the population of Auroville?
Auroville has a population of 3,288 residents and is located in India. The population density is 852 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Auroville?
Auroville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.
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