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Bhatkal, India

Karnataka · 🇮🇳 India

Bhatkal is a mid-size city in Karnataka, India with a population of 32,000. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
32,000 Population 233/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
175.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 34.4%
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 7.3%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

People

Population32,000
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density233/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$2,530
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.3%

Health

Obesity7.3%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking7.6%
Depression12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
AQI126 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)
Rain175.6 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+80.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband55.9%
Population32,000
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates13.9853°, 74.5553°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceKarnataka
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation175.6 inches (4,459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age28.7 years

Is Bhatkal a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bhatkal receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Bhatkal offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 80.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bhatkal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 175.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126.

Bhatkal has a population of 32,000 with a density of 233 people per square mile, spread across 137.3 square miles. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.4% female and 51.6% male. 13.1% of residents have a disability. 69.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

32,000
Total Population
233
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
137.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bhatkal vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Bhatkal vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bhatkal is N/A. Per capita income is $2,530 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 27, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Bhatkal vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$2,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living27.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Bhatkal, 7.3% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.7% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 31.1% have high blood pressure. 7.6% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 4.5% report binge drinking. 73.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 12.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Bhatkal vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity7.3%
77% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
High Blood Pressure31.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.6%
46% below US avg
Binge Drinking4.5%
Physical Inactivity73.9%
Depression12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.0%

Food & Exercise

Bhatkal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 175.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median AQI of 126 — residents may notice occasional air quality concerns. 35% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall175.6 inches
362% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median126.0
RatingUnhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Good Days %34.9%

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area137.3 sq mi (355.5 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates13.9853°N, 74.5553°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 6.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 45.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 60.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 36.1 in
September 79°F (26°C) 17.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in

Bhatkal has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F — from 78°F in July to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 175.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (60.0") and February the driest (0.0").

34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. 55.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.4%
2% above US avg
High School+80.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density233/sq mi
Total Area137.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.9%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Bhatkal

What is the population of Bhatkal?

Bhatkal has a population of 32,000 residents and is located in India. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 137.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

Is Bhatkal expensive to live in?

Bhatkal is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 27 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Bhatkal?

Bhatkal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 175.6 inches. Air quality is rated Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126.

How is the job market in Bhatkal?

Bhatkal has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How are the schools in Bhatkal?

34.4% of adults in Bhatkal hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Bhatkal?

The obesity rate in Bhatkal is 7.3% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.6% of adults are smokers. 73.9% are physically inactive. 12.6% of residents report depression.

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