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Auroville, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Auroville is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 2,000. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,000 Population 518/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
44.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,300 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$3,300 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$25,000 home value, $55/mo rent

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About Auroville

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

Population2,000
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density518/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

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Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units800
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population2,000
Population Density518 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates12.0055°, 79.8089°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation44.3 inches (1,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Auroville

Auroville is a small town in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 2,000. 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.

Auroville has a population of 2,000 with a density of 518 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,000
Total Population
518
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Auroville vs India Average

The median household income in Auroville 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 36 business establishments.

Income: Auroville 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)36

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Auroville 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 800 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 Units800

Property Tax

Auroville has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates12.0055°N, 79.8089°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 272 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 89 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 165 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 122 km
2011 Thane Category 2 35 km
2010 Laila Category 1 255 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 46 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 87 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 218 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 87 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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Schools in Auroville

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Radio Stations near Auroville

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Auroville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bharat Nivas
Bharathiyar memorial and research centre
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Library
Cuddalore Museum
Cuddalore Museum
Puducherry Museum

Libraries in Auroville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Auroville Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Dr. B. R Ambedkar Library0.0
Government Library0.0
Government Library0.0
Government Library0.0
I.F.E.T Library0.0
Indu Lending Library0.0
Indu Lending Library0.0
Indu Lending Library0.0
Library0.0
Library, School Of Social Science, Pondicherry University, India0.0
Library,SChool Of Humanities0.0
PEC Library0.0
Romain Roland Childrens' Library0.0
Romain Roland Childrens' Library0.0
Romain Roland Childrens' Library0.0
Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library0.0
Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library0.0
Saraswathi Subbiah Memorial Social Science Literary Research Centre and Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0
Wisdom Lending Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Auroville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
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Hotels in Auroville

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auro GP
Bougainvilla guest house
HCL Guest house
St James Court Beach Resort
Tanto Far Beach Guesthouse

Restaurants in Auroville

39 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Ways
Amudham Mess for Boys
Aurelec
Auromode Restaurant
Bro's plan B
Brother's Pizzeria
Canteen
Canteen 2
Devi Cafe
Dharma Swasti
Dinesh Restaurant
Food and Wood
Frites
GP South Indian Restaurant
Hut & food
Jeffy
La maison des Délices
Le YoRe Garden
Magic Momos
MBA Canteen III
Naturellement Garden Cafe
Neem Tree
Olive de'Villa
Paradise Pizziera
Richy Rich
Sanjeevani Punjabi Dhaba
Satchitananda
Solar Kitchen
Sprout
Sudha's Kitchen
Sustainance
Tanto
The Banyan
The Greek Cafe
The Green’s Kitchen
Tribe 27
Unlimited 60rs meal
Veganza
Wind Mills

Cafes in Auroville

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auro Pathway Cafe
Auroville Bakery Town Hall
Bella Vita
Brothers' Pizzeria
Coffee Vibes
Corner Cafe
Cuppa Change
Devi Cafe
Dreamer's Café
Kiosk Cafe
Kuyilapalayam Tea Time
La Terrace
Raj's Kofi Bar
Right Path Cafe
Thara Cafe
The Living Room
The Secret Garden
Tree Top Kafe
Verite Vegan Cafe

Cinemas in Auroville

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinema Paradiso

Theatres in Auroville

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheatre
Auditorium
Cripa
Open Air Theater

Clinics in Auroville

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dispensory
Sivasanthi Clinic

Dentists in Auroville

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AuroDent

Gas Stations in Auroville

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
IN #1690253736
IN #4370588396
Indian Oil

Banks in Auroville

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Financial Services
Kalapattu Thoddaka Velanmai Kooturavu Kadan Sangham Banque coopérative
Pondicherry University Co-operative Credit Society
Puduvai Barathiar Grama Bank
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Auroville

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Airports Near Auroville

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Auroville

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Auroville Post Office

Treatment Centers in Auroville

62 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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).

NameAddress
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
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Auroville

What is the population of Auroville?

Auroville has a population of 2,000 residents and is located in India. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 3.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Auroville 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 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. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.

How is the job market in Auroville?

Auroville 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 36 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Auroville?

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

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