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Denkanikota, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Denkanikota is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 24,252. Elevation: 2,907 ft (886 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,252 Population 4,409/sq mi density
2,907 ft Elevation 886 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
30.5 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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Full City Profile

People

Population24,252
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,409/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units9,701
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days281/yr
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Population24,252
Population Density4,409 / sq mi
Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Coordinates12.5301°, 77.7889°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (775 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Denkanikota

Denkanikota is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 24,252. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet (886 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Denkanikota has a population of 24,252 with a density of 4,409 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

24,252
Total Population
4,409
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Denkanikota vs India Average

The median household income in Denkanikota 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 437 business establishments.

Income: Denkanikota 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)437

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Denkanikota 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 9,701 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 Units9,701

Property Tax

Climate in Denkanikota

Denkanikota has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.2°C), the coldest is Dec (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1072 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 12.6° / 32.3° 7.1
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 13.6° / 35.6° 4.2
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 15.6° / 38.6° 10.1
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 19.8° / 39.5° 42.7
May 27.6°C / 82°F 20.4° / 37.9° 151.9
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 19.4° / 33.9° 97.6
Jul 24.3°C / 76°F 19.2° / 31.8° 118.1
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 31.9° 179.0
Sep 23.7°C / 75°F 18.4° / 30.8° 143.7
Oct 23.3°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30.2° 170.5
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 15.3° / 29° 97.8
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 13.3° / 29.5° 49.8
Denkanikota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,907 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above India avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,907 ft (886 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density4,409/sq mi
Coordinates12.5301°N, 77.7889°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Gaja (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 267 km
2016 Vardah Category 1 238 km
2011 Thane Category 1 247 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 252 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 207 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 287 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Coldest

Denkanikota has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 69°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Denkanikota

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Government School
Govt Higher Secondary School, Balathotanapalli
St. Jopseph School
Vellankani Hr. Sec. School
Govt. Boys Hr. Sec School
Holy Cross Hr. Sec. School
Play Ground
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Radio Stations near Denkanikota

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Retro Bollywood MP3
AIR Raagam UNKNOWN
Shaiva Lahari devotional, hindu MP3 128 kbps
Sakkath Radio MP3

Farmers Markets in Denkanikota

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bathalapalli Vegetable Market
Bathalapalli Vegetable Market
Farmer's Market
M.G.R Marketplace
M.G.R Marketplace

Theatres in Denkanikota

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gopal Theater

Veterinaries in Denkanikota

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vetnary Hospital

Bus Stations in Denkanikota

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Denkanikottai Bus Stand

Gas Stations in Denkanikota

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balaji Petrol Bunk
Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Indian Oil
Jai Sree Gas Services

Banks in Denkanikota

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DDCC bank
HDFC Bank
Indian Bank
Sarandapalli Co-operative Bank
State Bank of India
Syndicate Bank
Ulimangalam Bank

Airports Near Denkanikota

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kempegowda International Airport BengaluruBLRLarge Airport
HAL AirportMedium Airport
Salem AirportSXVMedium Airport
Hosur AirportSmall Airport
Jakkur AerodromeSmall Airport
Yelahanka Air Force StationSmall Airport

Post Offices in Denkanikota

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
India Post
Iruthukottai Post Office

Treatment Centers in Denkanikota

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Andal Private Nursing Home
Meera Nursing Home, Krishnagiri
Narayana Hrudayalaya Superspecialty Clinic
Shrinivasa Clinic
Thangam Nursing Home
Thangam Private Nursing Home

Churches & Religious Organizations in Denkanikota

32 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abaiya Hanuman Temple
Amman Temple
Anjanayer Temple
Anjiniya Swamy Temple
Anjinya Temple
Betarayara Swami Temple
Chariot
CSI Church
Dodda Maramma Temple
Ganesh Temple
Ganesha Temple
Hanuman Temple
Hazrath Yaarab Dargah
International Society for Krishna Consciousness Temple Temple
Madanagiri Muneswara Temple
Mariamman Kovil
Mariyamman Temple
Mariyamman Temple
Mariyamman Temple
Melankera Munieshwara Temple
Muneswara Temple
Narashimma Swamy Temple
Narashimma Temple
Om Sakthi Temple
Saniswara Temple
Shiva temple
Shiva Temple
Shiva Temple
Shivan Temple
Sri mariyamman Temple
Veerabadhra Swamy Temple
Yadava Krishna 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 Denkanikota

What is the population of Denkanikota?

Denkanikota has a population of 24,252 residents and is located in India. The population density is 4,409 people per square mile, spread across 5.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Denkanikota 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 Denkanikota?

Denkanikota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 281 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in Denkanikota?

Denkanikota 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 437 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Denkanikota?

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

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