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Garacharma, India

Andaman and Nicobar · India

Garacharma is a small city in Andaman and Nicobar, India with a population of 14,419. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

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14,419 Population 46/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
100.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$2,200 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$2,200 median income, 8.0% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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About Garacharma

Garacharma is a census town in South Andaman district just outside Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India.

People

Population14,419
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density46/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$2,200
Per Capita$2,100
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty8.0%

Housing

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Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Housing Units5,768
Rent Burden26.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain100.8 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population14,419
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates11.6137°, 92.7036°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAndaman and Nicobar
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation100.8 inches (2,560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$2,200
Median Age28.5 years

About Garacharma

Garacharma is a small city in India (Andaman and Nicobar) with a population of 14,419. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Garacharma has a population of 14,419 with a density of 46 people per square mile, spread across 311.9 square miles. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,419
Total Population
46
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below India avg
311.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Garacharma vs India Average

The median household income in Garacharma is $2,200, which is 97% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $2,100 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $40, 97% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 260 business establishments.

Income: Garacharma vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$2,200
97% below India avg
Per Capita Income$2,100
Avg Weekly Wage$40

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above India avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below India avg
Establishments (County)260

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Garacharma is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 5,768 total housing units in the city. 26.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units5,768

Property Tax

Climate in Garacharma

Garacharma has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3098 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.1° 42.4
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 22.8° / 30.9° 16.7
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.9° 47.5
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.8° / 32.7° 78.6
May 28°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.2° 413.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30° 476.6
Jul 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.7° 451.9
Aug 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 29.6° 432.7
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.6° 515.2
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.3° 312.9
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 24.4° / 30.6° 221.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24° / 30.1° 89.2
Garacharma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above India avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area311.9 sq mi (807.8 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates11.6137°N, 92.7036°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.8"
165% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 27, 2008 124 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.6 117 km
May 31, 2010 98 km SE of Port Blair, India M6.5 99 km
Jan 4, 2005 Andaman Islands, India region M6.1 111 km
Feb 3, 2006 41 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 45 km
Jun 28, 2008 144 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M6.1 138 km
Aug 11, 2003 99 km ENE of Port Blair, India M6.0 106 km
Aug 5, 2001 90 km NE of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 98 km
Jan 14, 2008 139 km S of Port Blair, India M5.9 135 km
Jun 27, 2008 135 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 129 km
Mar 26, 2003 92 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.9 102 km
Nov 2, 2002 111 km N of Bamboo Flat, India M5.8 122 km
Feb 22, 2005 141 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.5 134 km
Jan 9, 2005 135 km SSW of Port Blair, India M5.5 129 km
Jan 6, 2005 133 km SW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.5 127 km
Jul 13, 2005 146 km S of Port Blair, India M5.5 142 km
Jun 28, 2008 123 km SW of Port Blair, India M5.4 116 km
Nov 10, 1990 124 km ENE of Port Blair, India M5.4 132 km
Jan 6, 2005 133 km SE of Port Blair, India M5.3 133 km
Sep 30, 1993 24 km WNW of Bamboo Flat, India M5.3 29 km
Sep 16, 1992 92 km E of Port Blair, India M5.3 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lehar (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Lehar Category 1 97 km
2007 Sidr Category 3 242 km
2006 Mala Category 2 279 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 133 km
1989 Gay Category 2 98 km
1988 Unnamed Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 ANDAMAN ISLANDS Unknown 4.0 m — 7 km
1941 ANDAMAN SEA, E. COAST INDIA Earthquake 1.5 m — 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 13.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in

Garacharma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and February the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Garacharma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cellular Jail Museum
Forest Museum
Kala Pani
Samudrika marine museum
Science Centre
Smrutika
Zonal Anthropological Museum

Libraries in Garacharma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Port Blair state Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Garacharma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sabzi Mandi

Restaurants in Garacharma

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 7 Eleven
Hotel Kangaroo

Monuments in Garacharma

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buddha

Zoos in Garacharma

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biological Park

Clinics in Garacharma

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Public Health Centre

Bus Stations in Garacharma

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garachapna Bus Station

Banks in Garacharma

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Canara Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Garacharma

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Airports Near Garacharma

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS UtkroshIXZLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garacharma

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kali

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 Garacharma

What is the population of Garacharma?

Garacharma has a population of 14,419 residents and is located in India. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 311.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 28.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Garacharma expensive to live in?

The median household income is $2,200, 97% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Garacharma?

Garacharma 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 80°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.8 inches.

How is the job market in Garacharma?

The job market in Garacharma faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $40. There are 260 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garacharma?

The median home value in Garacharma is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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