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Bālasamudram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Bālasamudram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 14,179. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
14,179 Population 51/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
29.1 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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People

Population14,179
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density51/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units5,672
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain29.1 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population14,179
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates10.4191°, 77.4992°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation29.1 inches (739 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Bālasamudram

Bālasamudram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 14,179. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Bālasamudram has a population of 14,179 with a density of 51 people per square mile, spread across 278.4 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,179
Total Population
51
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
278.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bālasamudram vs India Average

The median household income in Bālasamudram 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 255 business establishments.

Income: Bālasamudram 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)255

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bālasamudram 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 5,672 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 Units5,672

Property Tax

Climate in Bālasamudram

Bālasamudram has an average annual temperature of 25.3°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.3°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1163 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 15.1° / 30.8° 34.1
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 16° / 34.6° 5.8
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 17.9° / 38.1° 18.2
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 21.6° / 39.1° 62.6
May 28.1°C / 83°F 21.8° / 37.8° 95.3
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 20.8° / 34.5° 84.5
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 20.8° / 32.3° 110.7
Aug 25.1°C / 77°F 20° / 33° 140.5
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 19.7° / 31.8° 129.1
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 19.1° / 32° 232.8
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 18° / 29.1° 161.5
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.4° / 28.8° 88.6
Bālasamudram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above India avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area278.4 sq mi (721.2 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates10.4191°N, 77.4992°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 175 km
2011 Thane Category 1 298 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 293 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 225 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 294 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
October 78°F (25°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Bālasamudram has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Bālasamudram

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
mazhai-fm MP3

Museums in Bālasamudram

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kodai Observatory Museum
Shenbaganur Museum of Natural History
Wax World

Libraries in Bālasamudram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jane Cummings Library0.0
Kodaikanal Anaikudi Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bālasamudram

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Salai Market
Daily Market
Kodaikanal Township Daily Vegetable Market
Oddanchatram New Vegetable Market
Veggie market

Airports Near Bālasamudram

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coimbatore International AirportCJBLarge Airport
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport
Coimbatore Air Force StationSmall Airport

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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bālasamudram

What is the population of Bālasamudram?

Bālasamudram has a population of 14,179 residents and is located in India. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 278.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bālasamudram 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 Bālasamudram?

Bālasamudram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.1 inches.

How is the job market in Bālasamudram?

Bālasamudram 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 255 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bālasamudram?

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

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