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Chokkanāthapuram, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Chokkanāthapuram is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 15,625. Elevation: 1,138 ft (347 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
15,625 Population 66/sq mi density
1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
34.8 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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People

Population15,625
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density66/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units6,250
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Population15,625
Population Density66 / sq mi
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Coordinates9.9921°, 77.3566°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Chokkanāthapuram

Chokkanāthapuram is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 15,625. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet (347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Chokkanāthapuram has a population of 15,625 with a density of 66 people per square mile, spread across 237.4 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

15,625
Total Population
66
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
237.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Chokkanāthapuram vs India Average

The median household income in Chokkanāthapuram 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 281 business establishments.

Income: Chokkanāthapuram 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)281

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Chokkanāthapuram 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 6,250 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 Units6,250

Property Tax

Climate in Chokkanāthapuram

Chokkanāthapuram has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 1333 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 14.2° / 29.2° 42.1
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 14.8° / 32.8° 7.2
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 16.7° / 36.7° 21.4
Apr 27.5°C / 81°F 20.1° / 37.5° 75.7
May 26.6°C / 80°F 20.3° / 36.3° 113.2
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 19.2° / 33.1° 96.7
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 19.3° / 31.4° 127.8
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 18.6° / 32.1° 154.0
Sep 23.5°C / 74°F 18.1° / 30.6° 139.7
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18.2° / 30.3° 260.3
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 17.1° / 27.8° 190.5
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 15.5° / 27.3° 104.9
Chokkanāthapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above India avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area237.4 sq mi (614.9 km²)
Population Density66/sq mi
Coordinates9.9921°N, 77.3566°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 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 1 199 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 264 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 255 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.0 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in Coldest

Chokkanāthapuram has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Chokkanāthapuram

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
mazhai-fm MP3

Museums in Chokkanāthapuram

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

Libraries in Chokkanāthapuram

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balagram Library0.0
Central Division Library0.0
Cumbummettu Vayanasala0.0
Deseeyam Vayanashala0.0
Gandhiji memorial vayanasala kattekanam0.0
Janatha Library And Reading Room0.0
Jane Cummings Library0.0
Kodaikanal Anaikudi Public Library0.0
Kuzhikandam Vayanasala0.0
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI LIBRARY UDUMBANCHOLA0.0
Library, Third Camp0.0
Lockhart Library0.0
Malanad Public Library puliyanmala0.0
Manila Library0.0
PANCHAYAT LIBRARY0.0
Panchayathu0.0
Pattom Memorial Public Library0.0
PM Library0.0
PUBLIC LIBRARY0.0
Vayanashala, gudarvila0.0
Vayanashala, Mattuppetty0.0

Farmers Markets in Chokkanāthapuram

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anna Salai Market
chinnamanur vegetable market
Kodaikanal Township Daily Vegetable Market
Mudiyeruma Market
nedumkandam market
Sunday Market
Thookupalam Sunday Market
Veggie market

Clinics in Chokkanāthapuram

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shree Krishna Clinic

Airports Near Chokkanāthapuram

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Madurai AirportIXMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Chokkanāthapuram

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Jai Matha Old Age Home
Navadarasana rehabilitation facility for addicts

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chokkanāthapuram

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancestral Temple

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 Chokkanāthapuram

What is the population of Chokkanāthapuram?

Chokkanāthapuram has a population of 15,625 residents and is located in India. The population density is 66 people per square mile, spread across 237.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Chokkanāthapuram 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 Chokkanāthapuram?

Chokkanāthapuram has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Chokkanāthapuram?

Chokkanāthapuram 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 281 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Chokkanāthapuram?

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

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