Gingee, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Gingee is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 22,045. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

22,045 Population 60/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Gingee

Gingee

Gingee is a state assembly constituency in Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu, India. Its State Assembly Constituency number is 70. It comprises a portion of Gingee taluk and is a part of the Arani Lok Sabha constituency for national elections to the Parliament of India. Most successful party: DMK. It is one of the 234 State Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in India.

People

Population22,045
Density60/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population22,045
Population Density60 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates12.2528°, 79.4173°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceTamil Nadu
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation41.1 inches (1,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gingee

Gingee is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 22,045. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Gingee

Gingee has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.1°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.1° 29.7
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 16.4° / 35.6° 6.1
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 19° / 40.2° 9.1
Apr 31°C / 88°F 22.2° / 42.2° 20.2
May 31.4°C / 89°F 23.9° / 42.3° 73.1
Jun 30.1°C / 86°F 23.9° / 39.3° 95.7
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 23° / 37.4° 139.6
Aug 28.1°C / 83°F 22.7° / 36.6° 173.0
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 22° / 34.6° 152.8
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 20.6° / 33.1° 165.1
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 19.3° / 30.7° 309.9
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.9° 148.9
Gingee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average82.9°F
54% above India avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area367.9 sq mi (952.9 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates12.2528°N, 79.4173°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.62"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Sep 25, 2001.

Sep 25, 2001 39 km SE of Marakkanam, India M5.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Michaung (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Michaung Category 1 257 km
2020 Nivar Category 1 138 km
2018 Gaja Category 1 197 km
2016 Vardah Category 2 108 km
2011 Thane Category 2 81 km
2010 Laila Category 1 271 km
2000 Unnamed Category 1 90 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 96 km
1990 Unnamed Category 4 262 km
1989 Gay Category 5 296 km
1984 Unnamed Category 2 129 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 87°F (31°C) 0.8 in
May 90°F (32°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 89°F (31°C) 1.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 3.8 in
August 85°F (30°C) 6.3 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in

Gingee has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 76°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Gingee

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al-Hilal Metric. Higher Secondary School - - - -
St. Michael's Hr. Sec. School - - - -
St. Michael's Metric. Hr. Sec. School - - - -
St. Michael's RC School - - - -
Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School - - - -
Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School - - - -
Channakiya Matriculation Higher Secondary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gingee

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Gingee

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rock Paintings, Sethavarai, Sathiyamangalam

Hotels in Gingee

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

A.N.A Lodge
Devi Lodge
VR Residency

Cafes in Gingee

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mass Hotel

Theatres in Gingee

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saravana
Selvi Theater

Monuments in Gingee

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cave Temple
Tamizhi Inscriptions, Neganoor

Castles in Gingee

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gingee Fort
Gingee Fort: Rajagiri Fort
Krishnagiri Fort

Clinics in Gingee

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IN #2661444735
Jayagopal Clinic
Jayaram Clinic
Krishna ENT Clinic
Malar Clinic
Raja Clinic
Sanjeevi Clinic
Sri Sai Siddha Clinic
Subham Clinic
Vishnu

Dentists in Gingee

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chandra Dental Care
Nisha Dental Clinic
Siva Dental Clinic
Suba Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Gingee

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gingee Bus Station

Gas Stations in Gingee

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum
Indian Oil
Petrol Bank

Banks in Gingee

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Axis Bank
HDFC Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Karur Vaiysya Bank
State Bank of India
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited
Villuppuram Dist Coop Bank, Gingee

Airports Near Gingee

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pondicherry AirportPNYMedium Airport
Neyveli AirportNVYSmall Airport
Tambaram Air Force Station-Small Airport
Vellore Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gingee

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gingee Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gingee

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chinna Pallivasal
Gingee Kasi Vishwanadhar Temple
Lord Siva Temple
Murugar Kovil
Neganur Patti Pillaiyar Kovil
Periya Palli Vasal
Pillaiyar kovil, Melkalavai
Sakina Mosque
Shri Arunachaleswar Temple
Shri Mariyamman Temple
Siva Temple
Sri Venkataramana
St. Michael's Chruch

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 Gingee

What is the population of Gingee?

Gingee has a population of 22,045 residents and is located in India. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 367.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gingee?

Gingee has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

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