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Gingee, India

Tamil Nadu · India

Gingee is a small city in Tamil Nadu, India with a population of 27,045. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
27,045 Population 74/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.1 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
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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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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

Population27,045
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density74/mi²

Economy

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

Housing

C
Home Value$25,000
Rent$55
Housing Units10,818
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain41.1 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population27,045
Population Density74 / 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)
Median Household Income$3,300
Median Age33.0 years

About Gingee

Gingee is a small city in India (Tamil Nadu) with a population of 27,045. 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.

Gingee has a population of 27,045 with a density of 74 people per square mile, spread across 367.9 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

27,045
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below India avg
367.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gingee vs India Average

The median household income in Gingee 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 487 business establishments.

Income: Gingee 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)487

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gingee 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 10,818 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 Units10,818

Property Tax

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. The area gets 261 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 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)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area367.9 sq mi (952.9 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates12.2528°N, 79.4173°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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.

Station Genre Quality

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 27,045 residents and is located in India. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 367.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gingee 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 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. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.1 inches.

How is the job market in Gingee?

Gingee 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 487 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gingee?

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

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